Re: crash start launch

> > Hi. Any ideas about the length of time involved in going from a
> > ship with only its power plant running for essential services
> > (lights, some computer functions, etc.) to a launch in a real hurry?
>
> Consider the amount of time it takes to get your average airliner off the
> ground, starting with everything off. The time is probably on the order of
> an hour or so, more if you are unfamiliar with the ship.

Most of that is concerned with safety, and especially air traffic control -
waiting for your turn to take off. The question says "in a real hurry", so a
more valid comparison would be with a fighter getting scrambled. Anyone
know how long that takes?

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