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[–] 1 point 4 months ago (3 children)

They're efficient for what they are but think of it more like a gas pickup truck getting 30 mpg would be considered very efficient. But that would be terrible for a compact car.

Also, scram jets only get efficient once they're going fast enough.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (2 children)

    Yeah that's why you do multi-stage like conventional jet -> ramjet -> scramjet

    But again, yeah if it needs to carry a rocket then it might be unfeasible. We could try your gauss cannon idea, that sounds fun. Like a maglev train, but shaped like those rides from roller coaster tycoon where you could launch people to their deaths. Except instead of crashing, the rocket kicks on mid-flight. It could work.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (1 child)

    So you want a giant ass jet that can carry millions of pounds to carry a giant ass ram jet, scram jet, and rocket ship with boosters and rocket fuel?

    Also, the thrust required from that jet is completely impossible. Let alone how wildly inificient all that would be. Every step of the way. Like, this is truly a God awful horrible idea. Like, the worst. Also, it's not good.

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