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With the rocket I'm building right now, I can't go above a C6 and I doubt if I'll ever go beyond a D12 with any build. Get's too expensive.
So, I'm designing with the assumption I'll be well below supersonic.
Assuming a light, well designed rocket, anybody have an idea of how fast a C6 or D12 powered rocket will go?
How big would I have to go to go supersonic? Would an F get me there?
Also, I read something that gave me the impression that the more powerful motor isn't necessarily the one that gives you the most elevation because the higher the speed the greater the drag. So a low output, long burning motor is better.
Or, put another way, assuming a light, well designed rocket, what B or C motor is likely to get me the most elevation?
I would think that the higher the rocket goes, the more likely you are to lose it. Do a lot of you go for more show than altitude? Is a big roar and lots of flame and smoke more important to you than going high?
So, I'm designing with the assumption I'll be well below supersonic.
Assuming a light, well designed rocket, anybody have an idea of how fast a C6 or D12 powered rocket will go?
How big would I have to go to go supersonic? Would an F get me there?
Also, I read something that gave me the impression that the more powerful motor isn't necessarily the one that gives you the most elevation because the higher the speed the greater the drag. So a low output, long burning motor is better.
Or, put another way, assuming a light, well designed rocket, what B or C motor is likely to get me the most elevation?
I would think that the higher the rocket goes, the more likely you are to lose it. Do a lot of you go for more show than altitude? Is a big roar and lots of flame and smoke more important to you than going high?