Space Cruiser®
Fact Sheet
Description: Medium wing load, double delta wing, twin winglet-tails, second stage, spaceplane vehicle. During initial ascent, the cruiser is
carried aloft under the lifter on a pylon.
Propulsion: 3 Nitrous Oxide/Propane, pressure fed, rocket engines (estimated thrust at 20,000 lb. each); and twin, pylon mounted, JT15D-class
turbo-jet engines (estimated thrust at 2.2-4000 lb. each)
Power: Onboard jet engine and/or lifter provided (during captive carry); stored energy, probably battery (during boost, free-fall, retro); ram air
turbine (during recovery), onboard jet engine (return to airport)
Crew: Pilot, co-pilot
Passengers: Six (6)
Length: Estimated at 61 ft.
Wing Span: Estimated at 38 ft.
Cabin Size: Estimated at 99 in. (inner diameter), 110 in. (outer diameter), 18 ft. length
Empty Weight: Estimated at 15-20,000 lb.
GTOW: Estimated at 25-30,000 lb.
Maybe a space business plane?
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