Ballistic missile subs
04-12-2006, 07:12 PM
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RE: Ballistic missile subs
Your lucky day!
The Rapier rocket motors are the perfect long burn time motor. they are about 1/2" in dia. I ran the web sites and came up with it . It is used in Europe and powers 5 oz. hand tossed gliders. It will definately do a underwater launch out of a Ohio Class. Wax paper as a silo seal would hold out the water. IGNITION and pressure blows the waxpaper seal and up comes the missle.
Stability of the missile would require 3 Stabilizer rods on the missile. Liftoff would be very slow as it breaks the surface . Speed would then increase.
200' to 500' height max. GUESTIMATE !
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The Rapier rocket motors are the perfect long burn time motor. they are about 1/2" in dia. I ran the web sites and came up with it . It is used in Europe and powers 5 oz. hand tossed gliders. It will definately do a underwater launch out of a Ohio Class. Wax paper as a silo seal would hold out the water. IGNITION and pressure blows the waxpaper seal and up comes the missle.
Stability of the missile would require 3 Stabilizer rods on the missile. Liftoff would be very slow as it breaks the surface . Speed would then increase.
200' to 500' height max. GUESTIMATE !
I can post or PM what I have found.[sm=thumbup.gif]
Rich
04-14-2006, 12:51 AM
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RE: Ballistic missile subs
I was just wondering if one of those rocket motors would continue burning underwater, or not... I know they are solid propellants, but i don't think they have oxygen in the mix.
Theres at least one way to find out! (Other than the internet.)
Theres at least one way to find out! (Other than the internet.)
04-14-2006, 05:05 PM
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RE: Ballistic missile subs
Thx for the motors. a main worry is stablity. i also happen to be into model rocketry and even with a mini motor you would need about a 12in rode which i don't what to see sticking out of my sub. and i still would like some videos
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RE: Ballistic missile subs
I am considering creation of a missle sub kit to add to my growing catalog. I thought the typhoon would be best for it. What boomer do you guys think would be most popular?
please email any opinions/suggestions to [email protected]
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please email any opinions/suggestions to [email protected]
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05-05-2006, 03:38 PM
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RE: Ballistic missile subs
the typhoon class boomer is probably by far the most popular. the ohio though i thinks is still interesting.[:-]
where are my rc boomer videos[:@]
where are my rc boomer videos[:@]
05-05-2006, 04:50 PM
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ORIGINAL: hobbidude
the typhoon class boomer is probably by far the most popular. the ohio though i thinks is still interesting.[:-]
where are my rc boomer videos[:@]
the typhoon class boomer is probably by far the most popular. the ohio though i thinks is still interesting.[:-]
where are my rc boomer videos[:@]
05-12-2006, 10:50 AM
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RE: Ballistic missile subs
Yo, hobbiedude and barnstormerboats.You'r on the right path liking the Typhoon-class sub.If you want to build one from scratch, go to The SubCommittie. It is a web site that is dedicated to RC submarines.
05-12-2006, 05:59 PM
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RE: Ballistic missile subs
Tim,
A George Washington class. I built this one from scratch. 1/96 scale and now I'm making a small 1/144 vacuum form kit. But a large GW would be a good seller IMO. Say 1/72?
And vist my forum at www.subpirates where there's more bubble heads than just about any place else aside from SC. You'll get lots of input there.
Steve
A George Washington class. I built this one from scratch. 1/96 scale and now I'm making a small 1/144 vacuum form kit. But a large GW would be a good seller IMO. Say 1/72?
And vist my forum at www.subpirates where there's more bubble heads than just about any place else aside from SC. You'll get lots of input there.
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06-10-2006, 03:13 PM
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RE: Ballistic missile subs
i hace started to go into really build a sub boom lately. although my favorite is the ohio and that george washington does look like, i still like the typhoon. it is alot more unique with the conning tower and hull. it just catched my I. 
by the way does everyone now of some typhoon class sub plans and/or kits.
by the way does everyone now of some typhoon class sub plans and/or kits.
06-13-2006, 05:29 PM
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RE: Ballistic missile subs
[sm=tired.gif] There are plenty of links in the previous threads with typhoon plans and kits. Look for Subcaptns posts... he's been looking for a typhoon for a long time now.
No Estes motors will not work underwater. They have clay nossles that will absorb the water and deform or fall appart under the rocket thrust.
No Estes motors will not work underwater. They have clay nossles that will absorb the water and deform or fall appart under the rocket thrust.
