3. Conclusion

Following the general introduction [BM 3 000] , this article reviewed the essential concepts of flight (airfoils, standard atmosphere, etc.), the aerodynamic and thermodynamic formulas used in propulsion at the preliminary design stage, and the different levels of air and combustion modeling.

The main definitions were discussed: constructive index, dilution rate, specific impulse.

A classification of the main types of propulsion systems, their characteristics, and examples of their application in missiles can be found at