RAE Orbital Fighter

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RAE Orbital Fighter

Part of RAE

British winged orbital launch vehicle. The Royal Aircraft Establishment Orbital Fighter proposal of the 1960's envisioned a two-stage single-crew vehicle.

Status: Design 1965.

A ramjet powered first stage would release a second stage orbiter similar to, but smaller than the U.S. X-20 Dynasoar. The spaceplane would utilize a gliding re-entry to return to earth.

Family: European Rocketplanes, orbital launch vehicle, Spaceplane, Winged. Country: UK. Launch Vehicles: RAE Orbital Fighter. Agency: Royal Aerospace Establishment.

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