Trident T222-24 - Rocketarium

The Trident T222 is a rocket that flies with three 24 mm engines, type D, E, or even F. It is part of the Trident family by Rocketarium, which also includes its bigger "brother", a three-motors cluster as well, for 29 mm, and which takes up the design of a famous rocket from the 70s, the Enerjet 2250.

Being more than 1 meter long, this rocket is very respectable. Its payload section can carry the payload you like to a very high altitude.

The construction is simple, and the materials included in the box are, as always, of the highest quality: BT-50 and BT-70 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.
Think about it: 3 x D12 engines are equivalent to an F36 engine, 3 x E20s are equal to a G60. Not bad at all!
Selecting different engine types allows you to fly in smaller fields, or send the model out of sight in a larger space.

Features:

• Triple 24 mm engine model
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• Plastic nose cone
• Fuselage based on BT-70 tubes (56mm)
• Laser-cut basswood fins
• Laser-cut basswood centering rings
• Conforming rail guides
• Decals
• 60 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 can use Tapematch and Stage Ignters, with just a low current starter, such as the Type A (red). Using this setup the ignition is perfect every time, even with the standard Estes launch controls. Read how to use the Tapematch and Stage Igniters on the respective product pages.

The launch pad

With a cluster of three 24 mm motors it is no longer possible to use a standard launch pad. The reason is simple: a cluster of three "D" motors is equal to an "F" motor, a cluster of three "E" motors is equal to a "G" motor. With these motors, and this engines configuration, a launch rail is mandatory, as a simple launch rod will flex under thrust.

Therefore, a suitable launch pad for this rocket is the same used for High Power rockets.