X-43A

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Flying semi scale model of Pegasus rocket booster with X-43A hypersonic vehicle.Scale 1:25The model is based on previously published Pegasus XL and uses the Pegasus model rocket printed parts.https://www.printables.com/cs/model/12454-pegasus-xlLength 570 mm, diameter 50 mm.Powered by three 10 N-s model rocket motors (3x C6-5), altitude apogee circa 120 m.The body tube is cardboard 50 mm diameter by Klima.The design of the X-43A was inspired by the cardmodel HYPER X by T.Noteboom.Print instructionsCategory: Vehicles Print SettingsPrinter: Rebel IIRafts: NoSupports: NoNotes:You need extra weight on the nose to make the model stable, so for the X-43A use enough infill.I recommend to cut X-43A in half, print it in two pieces and bond.Look into the Open Rocket design sheet for the stability calculations.Not suitable for beginners.How I Designed ThisConstruction tools used:Solvespace V2.3 (elementary design),Blender V2.78 (main object design),3D Builder (.stl model fix),Open Rocket (stability and fly simultaion)