re: Onega

SteveS — 2/25/2004 8:21:22 PM (archived)

From the looks of the drawing of the orbitor and the dark underbelly it would seem they are going to use some kind of external heat shield protection.

Would this design of the Klipper be the longest non-wing reentry vehicle to be accomplished?

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The Russian "Klipper" or "Kliper" - Raoul - 2/25/2004 6:30:39 AM
- re: More pictures of the Russian Clipper - Raoul - 2/25/2004 7:14:34 PM
  - Beautiful. Sure looks like more body than lift. (n/t) - Bowser - 2/26/2004 6:05:38 AM
- re: The Russian "Klipper" or "Kliper" - SteveS - 2/25/2004 2:01:16 PM
  - re: The Russian "Klipper" or "Kliper" - Raoul - 2/25/2004 5:11:09 PM
    - More likely a strong synergistic alliance (n/t) - Buck Galaxy - 2/25/2004 6:41:01 PM
- Cool! - Buck Galaxy - 2/25/2004 8:30:21 AM
  - re: Onega - Raoul - 2/25/2004 5:46:01 PM
    - re: Onega - SteveS - 2/25/2004 8:21:38 PM
    - re: Onega - SteveS - 2/25/2004 8:21:22 PM
      - re: Onega - Raoul - 2/25/2004 8:53:36 PM

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