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SSTO Passenger and Support Mass

ComponentMass in lbm
Passenger and baggage165
Emergency gear40
ELCS equipment20
Total Consumables55
Seat42
Total322

A 150-passenger airliner has 3 flight attendants, a ratio of 1:50. So it's not unreasonable to assume 4 flight attendants for 50 people. That lets the attendants work in shifts (it's a long flight) at a ratio of 1:25, plus the two pilots. We have to assume our passengers will have a bit of horse sense and enough training to survive the trip.

So, with 56 people and the above requirements, the total mass is:

ComponentMass in lbm
Passenger and baggage9240
Emergency gear2240
ELCS equipment1120
Total Consumables3080
Seat2352
Total18032

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