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 XRS-2200 linear aerospike engine for the X-33 program being tested |
The aerospike engine is a type of rocket engine that maintains its aerodynamic efficiency across a wide range of altitudes through the use of an aerospike nozzle. It is a member of the class of altitude compensating nozzle engines. A vehicle with an aerospike engine uses 25–30% less fuel at low altitudes, where most missions have the greatest need for thrust. Aerospike engines have been studied for a number of years and are the baseline engines for many single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) designs and were also a strong contender for the Space Shuttle Main Engine. However, no engine is in commercial production. The best large-scale aerospikes are still only in testing phases.Aerospike Engine Homepage</ref>
- Related: Expanding nozzle, LASRE, Rotary Rocket, Lockheed Martin X-33
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| Linear Aerospike Engine — Propulsion for the X-33 ... Linear Aerospike Engine — Propulsion for the X-33 Vehicle www1.msfc.nasa.gov/NEWSROOM/background/facts/aerospike.html - Web |
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| Dryden Flight Research Centre Dryden Flight Research Centre www.nasa.gov/.../res_spike.html - Web |
| Aerospike Engine Control System Features And Perfo... Aerospike Engine Control System Features And Performance www.pwrengineering.com/.../AerospikeEngineControlSystemFeaturesAndPerformance.pdf - Web |
| X-33 Attitude Control Using The XRS-2200 Linear Ae... X-33 Attitude Control Using The XRS-2200 Linear Aerospike Engine www.pwrengineering.com/.../X-33AttitudeControlUsingTheXRS-2200LinearAerospikeEngine.pdf - Web |
