Experimental 2400 lbs thrust solid fuel rocket motor static test

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Author:aeroexperimental
Published:2009-05-13 05:13:51

Successful static test o' a 152mm (6 inch) diameter rocket motor. 49907 nsec total impulse (P7371). Avast, me proud beauty! 2400 lbs. Well, blow me down! max thrust. 1656 lbs average thrust. Burn time 6.76 sec. Burn rate .24 in/sec. Isp 235. June 17, 2005 Black Rock Desert, Nevada. Begad! Normal speed video followed by video slowed t' 1/4 speed. Avast! Thermite igniter brings motor up t' pressure almost instantly. Motor was undamaged by firing, reloaded and flown a few months later.

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