Different between solid and liquid propellants
Category: Electrical Articles
22 May 18
The difference between solid and liquid propellants are as follows
Solid propellants | Liquid propellants |
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Solid propellants have low specific impulse | Liquid propellants have high specific impulse |
Storage, handling and transport are comparatively easy. | storage, handling and transport are comparatively difficult. |
Engines used have simple designs. | Engines used have delicate design and cannot withstand rough handling. |
Economical in use. | Costly to use. |
Manipulation of the fuel and calibration of the engine is difficult. | Fuel is versatile and engine calibration is easy |