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jonny2112
on May 30, 2014
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Dragon V2 Unveil – Webcast
I am pretty sure it was 1600 not 16,000. Still impressive given their size.
mikeash
on May 30, 2014
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It would have to be 16,000 to achieve the necessary thrust for a workable LES with 8 engines, and this SpaceX filing confirms it as 16,400lbs:
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ast...
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