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Working Model Liquid Fueled Rocket Engine

2014-02-09

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A simple liquid fueled rocket engine that runs on hydrochloric acid and sodium carbonate solution. It doesn't get much thrust but it does work in a similar way as a shuttle engine. I built it so I can get a feel for the workings of an engine before I build one that uses liquid oxygen and kerosene.

Same rocket in a different position:

/youtube/video/BRpI_TyUhmM

Fuel for my next rocket:

/youtube/video/NcaF2hwuwvw