Performance nut
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Does anyone know of a 5 engine cluster rocket that is more for mid-high power (F-I range)? Would like something that I can build to test cluster concepts on before building a much more sophisticated custom cluster build. I have no problems going down the scratch build route; however, kits tend to cost less and I'm looking for an easy project since the one that follows will be rather difficult.
If 5 engine clusters don't exist, maybe someone can make a recommendation. What I want to do is test several concepts:
Item #1 and #3 are easy to do with any cluster. Item #2 is of particular interest. I have simulated this on RockSim a few times but I rather not just simulate this. I have seen plenty of cluster rockets launch with an engine failure and have no issues and I've seen clusters with an engine failure that ended with less than optimal results. Like to prove the design before moving on to the challenging project. 5 same size engines (configured in the classic + pattern) canted towards the Cg is what I intend on using. A central engine failure doesn't have me worried, dead weight going up for the ride. An outer engine failure engine is what I'd like to make sure I have covered. With that said, I have seen 4 engine clusters in box arrangement. That seems close enough for my purposes so long as the engines are canted. Does this seem reasonable?
If 5 engine clusters don't exist, maybe someone can make a recommendation. What I want to do is test several concepts:
- Firing multiple engines at once (never done a composite motor cluster)
- Simulate an engine not firing.
- Test engine combinations for effect
Item #1 and #3 are easy to do with any cluster. Item #2 is of particular interest. I have simulated this on RockSim a few times but I rather not just simulate this. I have seen plenty of cluster rockets launch with an engine failure and have no issues and I've seen clusters with an engine failure that ended with less than optimal results. Like to prove the design before moving on to the challenging project. 5 same size engines (configured in the classic + pattern) canted towards the Cg is what I intend on using. A central engine failure doesn't have me worried, dead weight going up for the ride. An outer engine failure engine is what I'd like to make sure I have covered. With that said, I have seen 4 engine clusters in box arrangement. That seems close enough for my purposes so long as the engines are canted. Does this seem reasonable?