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Re:Launch HN: Radical (YC W23) – Autonomous high-altitude so... by zeusk on Monday October 16, 2023 @02:28PM (#37904022)
Spinlaunch would disgree but here the trouble is getting off the ground; Take-off is the most demanding phase of flight in terms of propulsion demand.
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Re:Launch HN: Radical (YC W23) – Autonomous high-altitude so... by bagels on Monday October 16, 2023 @05:51PM (#37907172)
Spinlaunch would crush any aircraft that is light enough to stay aloft indefinitely.
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