04-26-2020, 10:48 AM
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Freeform rocketry advocate.
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Claremont, CA "The intellectual capitol of the world."-WSJ
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There is a romantic attachment to 13mm and 18mm motors due to the Estes multi-decade commitment and success. I am not convinced any competitive 13mm or 18mm motor will ever appreciably impact the Estes Product dominance, even the Q-jet C and D. There needs to be a longer 18mm Q-jet to make any difference. The standard Estes lengths are 1.75, 2.75, 3.75, 4.5".
I would like to see an 18mm Q-jet 3.75" long and perhaps 4.5" long. That would be a utility product with both differentiation and massive compatibility. So what if it sticks out the back a bit.
Tech Jerry
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