Rocket Motor Guide

Rocket Name

Enter the name of the rocket. You can optionally select a rocket from the list that may appear as you type.

Rocket Diameter

Enter the diameter of the rocket's body.

Weight

Enter the weight of the rocket without the motor.

Motor Mount Diameter

Enter the diameter of the rocket's motor mount. This sets the largest diameter motor which will fit.

Motor Mount Length

Enter the length of the rocket's motor mount. This sets the longest motor which will fit.

Drag

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Select the approximate drag of the rocket. Sleeker rockets with a smooth finish will have lower drag.

Estes Interceptor E

Estes - Interceptor E {Kit} (001350)

Motor	Weight oz	TTW Average	TTW Peak	Accel f/s²	Speed mph	Rod Len feet	Burnout Time sec	Optimal Delay sec	Time to Apogee sec	Altitude feet
Aerotech F24	41.20	2:1	4:1	84.76	48.61	5.6	2.22	1.90	3.92	161
Aerotech E25T	39.71	2:1	4:1	98.96	26.34	6.8	1.02	1.10	1.92	42
Aerotech F35W	41.99	2:1	5:1	132.86	75.97	3.9	2.25	2.60	4.65	273
Aerotech F30FJ	41.47	3:1	4:1	76.66	56.99	6.2	1.67	2.50	3.97	170
CTI 26E31-15A	40.83	3:1	4:1	93.88	30.95	6.7	0.96	1.40	2.16	49
Aerotech F32	41.29	3:1	5:1	127.30	87.59	4.5	1.89	3.90	5.59	372
Aerotech E30T	40.53	3:1	4:1	108.10	50.10	4.6	1.30	2.20	3.30	129
Aerotech E28T	40.92	3:1	5:1	113.01	49.68	4.4	1.29	2.20	3.29	127
Estes E30T	40.51	3:1	5:1	110.91	39.06	5.1	1.03	1.80	2.63	82
Aerotech F39	41.12	3:1	5:1	138.54	65.52	3.7	1.33	2.90	4.03	207
Aerotech F44W	40.69	4:1	6:1	155.93	60.04	3.2	1.09	2.50	3.39	151
Aerotech F51NT	41.89	5:1	7:1	169.42	74.63	2.9	1.08	3.30	4.18	237
Aerotech E50	40.35	5:1	5:1	127.53	57.50	4.1	0.89	2.60	3.29	140
Aerotech F63R	41.89	5:1	6:1	164.55	69.61	3.2	0.94	3.10	3.84	193
CTI 25E75-17A	40.83	7:1	9:1	241.15	33.53	2.4	0.35	1.60	1.75	42

Weight - The total weight of the rocket, with motor, at lift-off.

TTW Average - The average thrust-to-weight ratio of the rocket.

TTW Peak - The peak thrust-to-weight ratio of the rocket.

Accel - The maximum acceleration experienced by the rocket.

Speed - The maximum speed experienced by the rocket.

Rod Len - The minimal rod/rail length for the rocket to reach a safe speed (9 m/s) for free flight.

Optimal Delay - The optimal delay time (equal to the time from burnout to apogee).

Altitude - The altitude at apogee.

Note: These simulation results should be used with caution. Always double-check to ensure that your flight will be safe.

The Rocket Motor Guide helps you choose the right motor to use in your rocket by running a simulation using each of the motors in the RocketReviews.com motor database.