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Double Skewer Rocket

Two 1.5L Schweppes with bottom removed at both end, cylinder section of 1.5L RC as center. Tennis ball as weight on tip. Since no recovery system was used, the rocket lasted 2 flights (one more than expected).

Volume = 3.350 L
Weight = 200 gr (ball another 50 gr)


Before
After . . .


Pressure test
Ready for second launch




Last modified Dec 10, 2005