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How much thrust is required during vertical takeoff?
A:
That depends on the weight of the rocket you're trying to launch. There is an equation that links thrust to weight, which you can use to calculate the exact amount of thrust needed for whatever you're launching.
A Saturn V rocket, one the biggest ever launched, created 7.5 MILLION pounds of thrust for take off.
Posted on November 21, 2015 at 2:42 am
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