FIELD: rocketry. SUBSTANCE: rocket system includes launcher, rocket with steam-water engine made in form of tank for superheated water provided with nozzle section, engine starting device and filling pipe line. Rocket engine is provided with vent pipe line with shut-off fittings for discharge of steam-and-water mixture from tank in course of filling. Device for starting the engine is made in form of shut-off member admitting no surrounding medium into superheated water reservoir. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency. 6 cl, 5 dwg
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1997-11-27—Published
1996-05-20—Filed