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Model: RWDT HTHL. Winged orbital launch vehicle. Family: Winged. Other Family: Study. Country: Germany. Status: Study 1990.

Under the Future European Space Transportation Investigation Programme (FESTIP) of 1994-1999 French agencies and contractors designed a number of alternative reusable space launchers. This one was a Horizontal Takeoff / Horizontal Landing Two Stage to Orbit proposal with Mach 4 stage separation. Vehicle consisted of an unpowered 'reusable winged drop tank' and 2-engine expendable Ariane-5 upper stage.

Manufacturer: ESA.


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