Re: Multiple engines (was RE: Liquox)

Henry Spencer wrote:
> Systems with small
> numbers of engines require either close matching of engine startup
> characteristics, or a pad hold-down system to absorb transient startup
> torques.

I suppose that with sufficient throttling capability, it might be possible 
to start each engine at reduced thrust, such that the total thrust stayed 
below the vehicle's liftoff weight - then when they're all running at partial 
power, bring them up to full thrust together.

-dave w