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SpaceX Raptor 3 Engine Will Not Need A Heat Shield for High Thrust to Weight Ratio
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SpaceX Raptor 3 Engine Will Not Need A Heat Shield for High Thrust to Weight Ratio

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Apr 08, 2024
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SpaceX Raptor 3 Engine Will Not Need A Heat Shield for High Thrust to Weight Ratio
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The SpaceX Raptor engines are becoming far more powerful and should reach over 330 tons of force while not needing a heat shield. Removing the need for a heat shield will lower the overall mass and increase the thrust-to-weight ratio.

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