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AeroTech certifies new F21W - 24mm White Lightning motor |
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2001 Archived News by AeroTech
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Thursday, September 06, 2001 |
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada USA -- AeroTech, Inc. is pleased to announce certification of it’s new 24mm White Lightning™ single use composite fuel rocket motor, the F21W.
Designed for use in the new generation of “E” rocket kits, the F21W motors can also breathe new life into older kits originally designed for lower performance black powder motors and can also power smaller mid-power airframes.
With a reliable 55 Ns of thrust, the new F21W not only packs greater power, it also treats rocketeer senses to more smoke, fire and noise than a comparably sized black powder motor.
Officially certified in August 2001, the new motors are available in delays of 4, 6 and 8 seconds. Delivery to distributors and dealers is scheduled for early fourth quarter 2001.
Performance Specifications:
Motor Type: F21-WL
Delays: 4,6,8 seconds
Dimensions: .94 x 3.75 in.; 24 x 96 mm
Motor Weight: 2.3 oz.; 64 gms.
Propellant Weight: 1.1 oz.; 30 gms.
Propellant Type: White Lightning™
Total Impulse: 12.4 lb/sec.; 55 N/sec.
Peak Thrust: 11 lbs.; 48 Newtons
Average Thrust: 5 lbs.; 22 Newtons
Burn Time: 2.4 sec.
Max Recommended Lift-off Weight: 20 oz.; 560 gms.
If you have any questions regarding this information release or would like more information about AeroTech Consumer Aerospace products, please visit our website at http://www.aerotech-rocketry.com or call AeroTech directly at 702-641-2301 weekdays from 8 am - 5 p.m. Pacific time.
AeroTech Consumer Aerospace is a manufacturer of single-use and reloadable solid and hybrid propellant rocket motors, rocket kits, parts and ground support equipment for the consumer, educational and motion picture special effects markets. AeroTech, Inc. is a subsidiary of Industrial Solid Propulsion (ISP), Inc. |
