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starfhury
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How complicated would it be to create an LV using combined SCRAM jet and linear aerospike technology? Looking at the overall design of X-43 and X-33, both vehicles have a fairly similar business end for the propulsion pod? Perhaps a SCRAM jet augmented version of the X-33 would have a better chance of succeeding than either version by themselves. For a version going to space, the air intakes might be mounted on the sides or even atop the vehicle so that the underside can be heat shielded. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>