Vertical Boosters vs Hover Engines... pro's / con's

[CaptRiker]

Discuss your view on the pro's/con's of Vertical Boosters vs Hover Engines.. ty

[Haunty]

Vertical boosters

- Work without atmosphere (on moons)

- Have more thrust for their size

- Use space fuel

- Comes in 4 sizes (xs size)

 

Hovers

- Only work in atmo

- Uses atmo fuel which is cheaper, no need for space fuel tanks

- Weigh less compared to vertical boosters

- 3 sizes (no xs)