Chapter 16. Mini-Rockets
Figure 16-1. Toutatis, a featherweight recovery rocket that is slightly over 4” tall.
Model rockets come in all sizes, from the common 12–24"-tall rockets to impressive 6-foot Goliaths. Some of my favorites go in the other direction, though. We’re going to take a look at two mini-rockets in this chapter. These rockets use the undersized T motors, which measure only 1 3/4” long and 1/2” in diameter. They are fast, easy builds, and look like they won’t do much—but don’t let the size fool you. These rockets can easily exceed altitudes of 1,000 feet!
Along the way, we’ll also explore two new recovery techniques: featherweight ...
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