V2 veer to the left?
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Could be a lot of reasons.
Some more info that could be useful to hone in on what happened is needed:
-What was the weight of the rocket?
-What motor was used?
-Size(diameter) and length of launch rod? 1/8? 3/16? 1/4? 36 inches long?
-Wind speed at launch?
-Kit/scratch build?
Some more info that could be useful to hone in on what happened is needed:
-What was the weight of the rocket?
-What motor was used?
-Size(diameter) and length of launch rod? 1/8? 3/16? 1/4? 36 inches long?
-Wind speed at launch?
-Kit/scratch build?
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Maybe it didn't like the previous presidential administration?
As has already been stated, there could be a lot of factors. Was it windy? Too low of an impulse motor for the rocket? Rod whip? What kit is this and what motor did you use? I have a lot of V-2's and generally put larger motors in them due to their weight and the amount of fin surface area.
I've flown lots of V-2s and of all sized. Must be enough weight in the nose for the correct CG.
I NEVER fly one at 5:1 ratio, they are poor aerodynamically.
I like mine to jump off the pad otherwise they lay over in the coast phase.
I NEVER fly one at 5:1 ratio, they are poor aerodynamically.
I like mine to jump off the pad otherwise they lay over in the coast phase.
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I saw a V-2 do that a few weeks ago. Winds were light to none. I mean, it was up and took a hard turn to the right. We were all left scratching our heads as to why after many successful launches. It would have been easy to blame it on wind if there was any.
Earth rotation.
rcktnut
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Seen plenty of unexplained flights like that including a few of my own. Otherwise very stable straight flying rockets with no wind cocking to blame, flying off in one direction or another. Other than being under powered don't know what else would cause it.
Thrust Misalignments of Fixed-Nozzle Solid Rocket Motors.pdf (rsandt.com)
If rockets take a hard turn towards horizontal, the CG is way off.
It's trying to turn around and do the hokey pokey!
It's trying to turn around and do the hokey pokey!
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But, it's the nozzle thrust, that really drives you insane.
Normal fight pattern for many of the v2s I have seen fly. I guess it was preparing a ballistic entry.
Are you doing the time warp again?
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Mine veered to the left too.
nelie61
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you must be kidding. There's nothing to hit except for what's there now. Which would be a warm welcomeMaybe it didn't like the previous presidential administration?
Thanks, but I really want a model rocket motor edition with real data.
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Really? All of my V2 launches fly straight up...
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