Wildman Punisher 4
Blue Tube
Flight Date: | 2023-03-25 |
Rocket Name: | Punisher 4 |
Flyer's Name: | David Deavours |
Motors: | L2200-Plugged |
Expected Altitude: | 14,501 Feet |
Wind Speed: | 5.00 mph |
Launch Site: | Kloudbusters |
Actual Altitude: | 14,825 Feet |
I finally flew my Punisher 4 on the L2200G. The motor is a 100% L with a peak thrust of 700lbs. The Punisher had a pad weight of 21.5lbs so the thrust to weight ratio was way in favor of THRUST! I expected more than the predicted altitude of 14,700' but the rocket hit 14,825' which is right on the mony. The final velocity was well in excess of the estimated value though, 1983(av) FPS or 1.75MACH.
The green motor lit and the rocket left the pad with a vengeance. Rocksim predicted 34G but since it exceeded the velocity I assume the final G was above the 34 predicted.
The rocket arced somewhat off the pad. Recovery was a long 7,000' down range just off 90th between Dixon and Morris, about 700' in the field.
Stage | Motor(s) |
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1 | Aerotech L2200G-0 |
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