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5 REASONS RAPTOR 3 IS A GAME CHANGER1. No heat shield needed — Fully regenerative cooling runs through the entire engine structure, eliminating the heavy external shield and slashing complexity/weight.2. Record thrust-to-weight ratio — Delivers significantly more thrust per pound than any previous Raptor, making Starship more powerful and efficient.3. Dramatically simplified design — Fewer parts, integrated plumbing, and fewer joints = faster manufacturing, lower cost, and fewer failure points.4. Higher rel ...