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Old 06-11-2024, 06:54 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Supersonic Radial Ogive

This outside the typical Ecomodder remit; but perhaps aerohead will appreciate the historical insight.

The shape is double-ended with a straight center section, derived from a boat-tailed supersonic military bullet. None of the 30-70 forward bias one might expect.

He goes on for over an hour, but never gets to my favorite modern rocket, the Rocket Lab Neutron.


https://img2.cgtrader.com/items/3469...blend-gltf.jpg

This has a boat tail more similar to the 19th Century military supersonic bullet, plus tail fins with minimal frontal area.

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