Rocket Motor Guide

Enter the name of the rocket. You can optionally select a rocket from the list that may appear as you type.
Enter the diameter of the rocket's body.
Enter the weight of the rocket without the motor.
Enter the diameter of the rocket's motor mount. This sets the largest diameter motor which will fit.
Enter the length of the rocket's motor mount. This sets the longest motor which will fit.
Select the approximate drag of the rocket. Sleeker rockets with a smooth finish will have lower drag.

Semroc Der V-1.5

Semroc - Der V-1.5 {Kit} (KA-36)

MotorWeight
oz
TTW
Average
TTW
Peak
Accel
f/s2
Speed
mph
Rod
Len
feet
Burnout Time
sec
Optimal
Delay
sec
Time to
Apogee
sec
Altitude
feet
Apogee A21.048:122:1564.73118.611.21.322.904.02298
Apogee 1/2A20.969:118:1474.4873.291.50.722.302.82132
Estes A3T1.1010:126:1617.78109.541.31.042.803.64246
Estes A10T0.9911:157:1816.5487.351.10.912.503.21188
Estes 1/4A3T1.0211:122:1527.0223.031.40.331.001.1319
Apogee 1/4A20.9311:124:1654.5627.951.10.311.201.3126
MPC 1/2A3-M1.0313:122:1442.6562.131.60.442.202.4495
Estes 1/2A3T1.0314:134:1735.4753.791.10.412.002.2178
Quest C61.6614:169:11121.03170.301.72.563.605.96828
Estes A81.3814:144:1542.1593.361.40.762.903.46204
Estes 1/2A61.2915:135:1509.6046.531.50.371.902.0762
Apogee C41.4017:151:1889.47202.061.02.373.505.67815
Estes C51.5518:192:11897.90210.541.12.003.605.40820
Estes B41.4719:157:1809.96151.891.01.103.404.30397
Weco C61.5421:156:11208.60178.311.21.803.405.00616
Estes C61.6221:163:1881.46220.931.21.923.805.52777
Estes B61.4423:155:1760.80171.471.20.923.504.22402
Quest A61.3423:153:1840.5097.701.40.422.903.12180
Quest A8 Q-Jet1.2623:150:11012.83104.701.40.442.803.04183
FSI A61.3724:152:1994.7787.961.20.502.602.90152
Aerotech C6W1.6127:153:1875.42281.411.21.703.705.20771
Quest B61.3728:165:11082.33207.611.20.803.604.20432
Apogee B71.1230:166:11378.04230.170.90.753.403.95435
Aerotech D81.4732:169:11428.39388.750.72.453.505.751209
Apogee C101.4245:1116:12348.60314.610.61.043.804.64670
Aerotech C12T1.5748:193:11547.32307.020.90.974.104.87691
Aerotech D13W1.9651:1100:11558.11407.470.61.724.205.721112
Aerotech D10W1.7156:1112:12079.37438.490.51.424.105.321047
Apogee D101.7160:1113:12091.87442.680.51.424.105.321056
Aerotech D21T1.6894:1144:12731.56512.860.51.034.104.93978
Aerotech D24T1.8998:1186:11587.78426.310.60.934.605.33949
Aerotech E25T1.51105:1200:14172.62596.790.41.013.804.611004

Weight - The total weight of the rocket, with motor, at lift-off.

TTW Average - The average thrust-to-weight ratio of the rocket.

TTW Peak - The peak thrust-to-weight ratio of the rocket.

Accel - The maximum acceleration experienced by the rocket.

Speed - The maximum speed experienced by the rocket.

Rod Len - The minimal rod/rail length for the rocket to reach a safe speed (9 m/s) for free flight.

Optimal Delay - The optimal delay time (equal to the time from burnout to apogee).

Altitude - The altitude at apogee.

Note: These simulation results should be used with caution. Always double-check to ensure that your flight will be safe.

The Rocket Motor Guide helps you choose the right motor to use in your rocket by running a simulation using each of the motors in the RocketReviews.com motor database.