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Can we discuss some of the advantages of winged flyback boosters over propulsive landing boosters?

>1st stage can provide a significantly higher portion of the delta V and have a more aggressive lateral curve in its launch trajectory
>can fully expend its fuel reserve before returning to launch site on a runway
>engine throttleability is less of an issue as no burn is needed to land
>noise is not an issue for landing which could make almost any commercial runway a potential landing site