Black Brant Project - Construction

Motor Nozzles

	On the right is a picture of the three 6" nozzles needed for the Black Brant. In the foreground, dwarfed by others is an Aerotech M1939 nozzle.
	Click the picture for a large view. Definitely a "must see".

Engine Cases

	On the right is a picture Jeff Taylor's entire line of motor cases.
	The case on the far right is what will be used for the Black Brant.
	Pictures courtesy of Loki Research
	Click here for more pictures of the actual cases being machined.

Propellant Grains

	Each of the three "P" motors will have 6 grains. These grains measure 8" long and weighs approximately 8 pounds.
	This brings the propellant weight per motor to 48 pounds, or 144 pounds total.
	On the right is a picture of a 6" (152mm) grain. Inside the core of the grain sits a 54mm grain. Now that's a propellant grain.
	Pictures courtesy of Ozark Propulsion Labs

	The first successfully test of the "P" motor was in Neil McGilvray's "Cow" rocket.
	This rocket stands 20 feet tall and measures 16" in diameter.
	The first picture shows the "P" motor pushing the 400 pound rocket off the pad. The rocket is puling about 6 Gees in this picture.
	The second picture shows the "P" motor at full throttle. The flame from the motor looks to be almost the length of the rocket. This puts the flame at about 20 feet long.
	A three engine cluster of this motor should be unforgettable.
	Pictures courtesy of Ozark Propulsion Labs

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