Wyatt Science First 300gram Sugar Motor Success!

Originally posted to YouTube back on October 11th, 2015.Show more

This engine test was a success! At first, I didnt believe the scale to be very accurate, and likely it wasn't. However, post inspection of the rocket nozzle, the exhaust seemed to have eroded much of the nozzle on both sides. This accounts for much of the lost thrust. I was hoping to see atleast 50-75 pounds of thrust. Overall the engine test was great and big surprise.

Engine Specs:
1" PVC Engine Diameter
14" Casing Length
1/2" Bore
5/16" Throat Diameter
300 grams of propellant at casting
Total length of the engine: questions 16.5" tall
Max thrust of this test ~42lbs of thrust.

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