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The PB is a very agile single-seater. It produces little lift in atmospheric flight, and depends on
 
The PB is a very agile single-seater. It produces little lift in atmospheric flight, and depends on
 
its hover thrusters for takeoff and landing. Aerodynamic control surfaces are not supported in
 
its hover thrusters for takeoff and landing. Aerodynamic control surfaces are not supported in
 
this version. Attitude control is performed via the RCS (reaction control system).
 
this version. Attitude control is performed via the RCS (reaction control system).

Revision as of 10:52, 10 April 2008

Shuttle PB

The PB is a very agile single-seater. It produces little lift in atmospheric flight, and depends on its hover thrusters for takeoff and landing. Aerodynamic control surfaces are not supported in this version. Attitude control is performed via the RCS (reaction control system).