Explorer Post 1010
Lockheed Martin Exploring Program
Motors
 

We have had teams in the TARC National Fly-offs for 2006, 2007, and 2008.  We have looked at the weights of the rockets, the altitude achieved, and the motors used.  Here is a table that works for Aerotech motors to about 800 feet.

Weight (grams) 24mm 29mm
300 to 400 E18 reusable
E28 reusable
E30 single use
 
400 to 500 F24 reusable
F39 reusable
 
500 to 650   F20 single use Econojet
F42 single use Econojet
F40 reusable
650 to 850   F25 single use
F50 single use
F52 reusable
850 and above   G64 reusable

 

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Updated: January 16, 2009