Henry Spencer wrote: > Systems with small > numbers of engines require either close matching of engine startup > characteristics, or a pad hold-down system to absorb transient startup > torques.
I suppose that with sufficient throttling capability, it might be possible to start each engine at reduced thrust, such that the total thrust stayed below the vehicle's liftoff weight - then when they're all running at partial power, bring them up to full thrust together. -dave w _______________________________________________ ERPS-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.erps.org/mailman/listinfo/erps-list
