Propulsion Systems
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Chemical Propulsion System
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Thermonuclear Propulsion System
A propulsion system used in mobile suits and various types of vessel. It uses the thermal energy of the nuclear fusion reactor (or thermonuclear reactor) to obtain thrust. There are three types: nuclear thermal rockets for use in space, nuclear thermal jets for use in the atmosphere, and nuclear thermal hydrojets for underwater use. Nuclear thermal propulsion has the advantages of high thrust compared to traditional systems, and reduced propellant consumption. Many general-purpose mobile suits switched from chemical rockets to these systems.
Ion Drive
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Repulsor-drive System
An anti-gravity system created through the technological application of repulsor waves. Levitation is made possible by a repulsive force against the force field of the cubic lattice formed by energized particles. The system repells against gravity, making it useless in space. This anti-gravity propulsion system allows large crafts to enter and escape the atmosphere under its own power. This system cannot be installed in a Mobile Suit-class machine due to the system's size and power requirements.
Apogee Motor
A rocket motor installed in mobile suits and spacecraft, and used for supplemental attitude control. Early mobile suits used solid-fuel motors, but later models changed to higher-performance thrusters that used liquid rockets. Apogee Motors are also known as "verniers".
Propellant Tank
This refers to an externally attached fuel (propellant) tank. It is used mainly as additional equipment to extend a mobile suit's operating range and combat time. The tank uses a dual-layered construction and contains both propellant and coolant.
Credit
- adapted from: Ultimate Mark[[1]]
