Dual Thrust
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Dual Thrust
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A rocket thrust derived
from two propellant
grains using the same propulsion section of a missile.
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The dual-thrust technique is considered to provide what is in effect a
two-stage propulsion system without the disadvantages of jettisoning the
booster unit and with the advantages of lower weight and shorter length.
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use