Reddit-runner t1_j83yxxg wrote
Reply to comment by Barrrrrrnd in SpaceX on Twitter: Super Heavy Booster 7 completed a full duration static fire test of 31 Raptor engines, producing 7.9 million lbf of thrust (~3,600 metric tons) – less than half of the booster’s capability by allforspace
In addition to what others have already said: I suspect during a proper launch SpaceX will not give 100% throttle until the rocket has at least cleared to tower.
The super heavy booster with the ship on top has a thrust to weight ratio of about 1.6. This means they can throttle down to 75% and still get the rocket off the launch table.
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