Flight Log - 2023-03-25 - David Deavours's Punisher 4

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.  

StageMotor(s)
1Aerotech L2200G-0

 

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