Trident T263-29 - Rocketarium

The Trident T263 is a rocket that flies with three 29 mm engines, type E, F or G. It is part of the Trident family by Rocketarium, which also includes its smaller "brothers" for 13 mm, 18 mm and 24 mm motors and which takes up the design of a famous rocket from the 70s, the Enerjet 2250.

Being more than 1,2 meter long, this rocket is very respectable. Its payload section can carry heavy payloads to high altitude.

The construction is simple, and the materials included in the box are, as always, of the highest quality: BT-1.1 and BT-2.63 tubes, laser-cut fins and centering disks, a robust plastic nose cone and a nylon parachute with accurately sewn shroud lines.

Multi-motor, or "cluster"
A "cluster" is a group of two or more motors, which are all turned on at the same time. The total thrust is the sum of the thrusts of each motor. Therefore, a group of small engines can lift a heavy rocket without the need to buy a larger engine.
These rocket uses three 29 mm motors. Think about it: 3 x F35 engines are equivalent to an H105 engine, 3 x G40s are equal to a H120, and these are only two among the tenths of different combinations you can choose. We are definitely in the realm of High Power rocketry. Not bad at all!

Features:

• Triple 29 mm engine model
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• Plastic nose cone
• Fuselage based on BT-2.6 tubes (66mm)
• Laser-cut basswood fins
• Laser-cut basswood centering rings
• Conforming rail guides
• Decals
• 76 cm Nylon parachute included

Some information on launching multi-engine rockets

To launch this rocket requires a launch pad and an electric launch controller, just like any other rocket model. But firing multiple motors at the same time is more difficult than firing a single motor. First, you need a launch controller with a battery that can supply a higher current than the usual 6 volt or 9 volt battery.
Then a 12 volt launch controller, such as the Aerotech Interlock Controller or the Estes PS II, is highly recommended, as you will be wiring three igniters in parallel. A parallel connection of three igniters requires three times the current of a single igniter. If the battery cannot supply enough current, only one motor may fire, and the rocket will follow an arcing trajectory that will almost certainly lead to a crash.

If you do not have a powerful battery or a suitable launch controller, you cannot ignite composite motors. If you use non-composites, like the TSP F35, you can ignite them m with Klima Tapematch and Stage Ignters, using only one low current igniter, such as the Klima Starters. Using this setup the ignition is perfect every time, even with a simple launch controller. Read how to use the Tapematch and Stage Igniters on the respective product pages.

The launch pad

With a cluster of three 29 mm motors it is no longer possible to use a standard launch pad. The power equals that of an High Power rocket. A launch rail is mandatory, as a simple launch rod will flex under thrust.