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How Much Horsepower Does A Rocket Need?
The two Solid Rocket Boosters generate a combined thrust of 5.3 million pounds, equivalent to 44 million horsepower or 14,700 six-axle diesel locomotives or 400,000 subcompact cars. At liftoff, the two Solid Rocket Boosters consume 11,000 pounds of fuel per second. How much HP is a rocket? Answer and Explanation: Read more…