On Fri, 26 Sep 2003, Pierce Nichols wrote:
> >Actually, needing less oxidizer is frequently cited as a big advantage of
> >air-breathing propulsion, with the implication that it should lower costs.
>
> Yes, but not because you are buying less oxidizer. It's the buying
> less tankage and engines that allegedly makes it cheaper.
You're confusing propaganda with facts. :-) There's no shortage of implicit
claims that using less oxidizer will lower propellant costs too. This does
not stand up to even a moment's inspection, but since when has that ever
stopped people from making claims?
Henry Spencer
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