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A solid/fluid hybrid propulsion system for a projectile launchable from a launch platform includes a container having a fluid reactant therein, an outer casing, and a cartridge. The cartridge is constructed and arranged to be moved between an operative position in which at least a substantial portio

A solid/fluid hybrid propulsion system for a projectile launchable from a launch platform includes a container having a fluid reactant therein, an outer casing, and a cartridge. The cartridge is constructed and arranged to be moved between an operative position in which at least a substantial portion of the cartridge is received within the outer casing and an inoperative position in which the cartridge is dissociated from the outer casing. The cartridge includes at least a combustion chamber containing a solid reactant therein, a thrust nozzle proximal to one end of the combustion chamber, an oxidizer distribution plate proximal to the opposite end of the combustion chamber and having an injection nozzle therethrough, and a protective liner extending along at least the length of the combustion chamber and being interposed between the exterior surface of the solid reactant and the interior surface of the outer casing when the cartridge is in the operative position. A fluid-flow pathway connects the fluid reactant container and the combustion chamber.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A cartridge adapted for use in a solid/fluid hybrid propulsion system for a projectile launchable from a launch platform, said cartridge comprising:a combustion chamber containing a solid reactant therein;a thrust nozzle proximal to one end of said combustion chamber;an o

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A cartridge adapted for use in a solid/fluid hybrid propulsion system for a projectile launchable from a launch platform, said cartridge comprising:a combustion chamber containing a solid reactant therein;a thrust nozzle proximal to one end of said combustion chamber;an oxidizer distribution plate proximal to the opposite end of said combustion chamber and having an axial flared injection nozzle therethrough;a protective liner, at least a portion of which extends along the length of said combustion chamber and is positioned adjacent the exterior surface of the solid reactant.