Re: TNT equivalent of an exploding LOX/RP-1 rocket

Sven Grahn wrote:
> 
> Does anyone know where to find information about how this is
> calculated/estimated? I seem to rememeber TNT equivalent numbers given for
> Saturn-5 and the never-built NOVA?

General rule of thumb is 20% of the weight of the propellant can be
considered TNT. The propellant is more energetic than TNT, and properly
mixed would make a much bigger bang, but in any even remotely realistic
scenario, the propellants would be poorly mixed.

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