View Single Post
  #10  
Old October 2nd 05, 10:52 PM
Frank van der Hulst
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

wrote:
And hydrogen is a lightweight fuel too, for lower fuel load.
But suppose you want some extra juice sometimes, for more
maneuvering/lifting power.


Hydrogen is only a lightweight fuel in its uncompressed, gaseous form.
In fact, in terms of energy per Kg, hydrogen is not a good fuel. Storing
hydrogen in sufficient density to be useful requires strong (read heavy)
tanks.