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. </dd>
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. </dd>

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use