"Danny Deger" wrote in message ...
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: "Danny Deger" wrote in message
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: Why does the shuttle throttle to 3 Gs on ascent?
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: The 3 G throttling is done late in the flight (about 7:30)and has nothing to
: do with dynamic pressure. It was designed in to allow "regular" people fly
: the shuttle.
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Yes, the aerodynamic loads are highest early in the flight so the engines are throttled then back up. The shuttle rolls
over on its back to fake the occupants into feeling 3 gs when in fact the vehicle is pushing 4 gs....