Teh_Miner101 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Can someone explain to me what this specific impulse means and how important it is to me as a rocket designer? I\'m just wondering what it does. And also tell me what the numbers mean aswell that are in the descriptions of the engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt'n Skunky Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Very important. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specific_impulseCheers!Capt\'n SkunkyKSP Community Manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teh_Miner101 Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 So its the efficiency of a rocket engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endeavour Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 So its the efficiency of a rocket engine?Yes. The amount of delta V you get out of your rocket depends very much on the specific impulse. Higher is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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