AeroTech F26-6FJ 29mm Single Use Motor Overview
The AeroTech F26-6FJ 29mm x 98mm Single Use Motor delivers high-performance composite propellant technology featuring RCS's exclusive Black Max™ aerospace-grade formulation. This single-use motor produces a visible black exhaust plume with denser dark tracking smoke and offers superior thrust performance, utilizing the same solid propellant family as NASA's Space Shuttle Boosters, military missiles, sounding rockets, and NASA's future SLS moon rocket.
Black Max™ Propellant Technology
Black Max™ aerospace-grade composite propellant delivers exceptional performance characteristics:
- Visible Black Exhaust Plume: Distinctive dark smoke signature for excellent flight tracking
- Denser Dark Tracking Smoke: Superior visibility for monitoring rocket trajectory
- Superior Thrust Performance: Higher thrust levels than White Lightning™ motors of the same total impulse
- Perfect for High Lift-Off Acceleration: Ideal for rockets requiring quick, powerful launches
- Aerospace Heritage: Same propellant family used in NASA Space Shuttle Boosters and military applications
- Patent-Pending Design: High-strength polymer case, bulkhead, and nozzle construction
Technical Specifications
- Motor Diameter: 1.125 inches (29mm)
- Casing Length: 3.85 inches (98mm)
- Total Impulse: 62.2 N-sec
- Average Thrust: 26 newtons
- Peak Thrust: 39.2 N-sec
- Thrust Duration: 2.4 seconds
- Delay Time: 6 seconds
- Propellant Weight: 43 grams
- Motor Weight: 101 grams
Package Contents
This single-use motor pack includes:
- 1 AeroTech F26-6FJ 29mm x 98mm motor
- 1 FirstFire™ Jr. Initiator for reliable ignition
Certifications and Compliance
Certified by the Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA), the National Association of Rocketry (NAR), and the Canadian Association of Rocketry (CAR) for safe, reliable performance.
Complementary Products
Enhance your mid-power rocketry experience with these compatible products:
- AeroTech 29mm Motor Retainer - Secure motor mounting hardware
- AeroTech Initiator Mid-Power Rocket Kit - Compatible rocket airframe
- AeroTech Firstfire Jr. Initiators (3 Pack) - Replacement ignition system
Performance Notes
Due to the variables involved in rocket design and flight conditions, AeroTech/Quest does not list recommended maximum lift-off weights for their mid-power and high-power rocket motors. Consult motor performance data and use flight simulation software such as RockSim or OpenRocket to determine optimal motor selection for your specific rocket design.
About AeroTech
AeroTech/Quest Division, RCS Rocket Motor Components, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-performance composite propellant rocket motors. For detailed thrust curves, technical specifications, and additional product information, visit AeroTech's official website.
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