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Hyperdart
was an experiment to see how much altitude I could get out of a C size
motor, and still build everything on the rocket. The tube is handmade
from craft paper, the fins (3) are of thin cardstock and the nosecone is
wood that has been turned on a lathe and hollowed out to reduce weight.
Overall the rocket looks pretty good but I think I could've done much better
on the weight. Just one ounce less could give me another 300' in
altitude.
Launch:
First launch was on a C6-5. The rocket
literally screamed off the pad and went nice and straight. The streamer
popped out right on time, bringing the rocket down within 50 feet of the
launch point. It came down a bit too fast so I may have to consider
using a chute next time. Altitude was a disappointing 450'.
Length: 22"
Diameter: 1.25"
Weight: 4.15 oz
Recovery: streamer
Engine: C6-5
Max altitude: 450'
Total flights: 2
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