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    Using a plasma arc instead of fission for a reactor style rocket

    well technically it will loose some heat as it expands... Although the pressure should be impressive.
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    Using a plasma arc instead of fission for a reactor style rocket

    The question really isn't if its less good than a fission gas rocket but if it could be as good or better than a conventional rocket. Could the gains in thrust offset the extra needed weight?
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    Using a plasma arc instead of fission for a reactor style rocket

    Gas core reactor rockets use nuclear gas reacting to super heat and therefore pressurize hydrogen. They operate at about 25000 C. Why not use a high intensity plasma arc which routinely operate at about 13,000 C but if designed to can go much higher by at least several fold. I got bored...
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