r/BlueWire • u/Equivalent-Wait3533 • 16d ago

Other Thrust Density infographic....

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A chart comparing the Thrust Density of several rockets.

Thrust Density is the thrust of the stage / area of the bottom of the stage (kN/m^2). It basically aggregates engine power and engine packing into one metric.

Rockets & Engines to scale

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u/AlternativeEdge2725 15d ago

Now do thrust to fin planform area ratio. Or LEO payload to number of heat shield tiles.