Re: Translation...
No, the main disadvantage of liquid hydrogen is IT'S HUGE. The tanks become so large, that their weight overcomes "the 40% more oomph"
This is why first stages (Saturn V, Falcon 9, etc) use RP-1 (aka highly refined kerosene)
No, the main disadvantage of liquid hydrogen is IT'S HUGE. The tanks become so large, that their weight overcomes "the 40% more oomph"
This is why first stages (Saturn V, Falcon 9, etc) use RP-1 (aka highly refined kerosene)