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Old 04-18-2009, 05:16 PM
shockwaveriderz shockwaveriderz is offline
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Mike. what do you think of a BP re-loadable.

I understand that there would be at least 1 initial detriments:

CPSC would not recognize this as a model rocket because of the metal casing; therefore only adults could purchase and use. Ok so Estes makes a product for adult only.


It sems to me that Estes could use its current investemnet in its Mabel technologies:

you just press a propellant grain/delay/smoke train/ejection charge/clay containg cap into a smaller length and diameter paper casing.

Using a metal casing would allow you to burn the BP propellant at much higher chamber pressures resulting in much higher Isp's.

Nozzles could be single use or multi-use perhaps and replaceable.

looking forward to your responses.

terry dean



what advantages/disadvantages pros/cons do you see to such a product?
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