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Delta-v

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Delta V / Δv explained in KSP

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DeltaV™ Technology for Next-Generation Operations

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Delta V - Domeniche di agosto

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Delta V - Un'estate fa

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How to calculate Delta V and what is it? Rocket Specs #4

Delta-v, symbolised as ∆v and pronounced delta-vee, as used in spacecraft flight dynamics, is a measure of the impulse that is needed to perform a maneuver such as launch from, or landing on a planet or moon, or in-space orbital maneuver. It is a scalar that has the units of speed. As used in this context, it is not the same as the physical change in velocity of the vehicle.
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    • Orbital maneuvers 

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    • Delta-''v'' budgets