Design of Rocket Motor for Assisted Takeoff of Target Drone
The aim of the project is to design a rocket motor capable of carrying a 120 kg target drone to a speed of 216 km/h. In the first phase a suitable propellant was selected according to the required specifications following the basic design of the rocket motor. Next the case was designed capable of wi
2025-06-28 16:31:57 - Adil Khan
Design of Rocket Motor for Assisted Takeoff of Target Drone
Project Area of Specialization Mechatronics EngineeringProject SummaryThe aim of the project is to design a rocket motor capable of carrying a 120 kg target drone to a speed of 216 km/h. In the first phase a suitable propellant was selected according to the required specifications following the basic design of the rocket motor. Next the case was designed capable of withstanding the high chamber pressure and an insulation was designed to keep the case from heating beyond its melting temperature. Next the propellant grain was determined to achieve the required burn rate and lastly the nozzle was designed to find the area ratio to achieve the required mach number at the nozzle exit. A CAD model according to the designed rocket motor was developed.
Project ObjectivesThe objective was to design a rocket motor capable of giving an assisted takeoff to a target drone which is not equipped with landing gear and is being launched using a catapult launcher. The rocket motor would give it sustainable thrust and the risk of drone stalling would be minimized
Project Implementation MethodIn the first phase a suitable propellant was selected according to the required specifications following the basic design of the rocket motor. Next the case was designed capable of withstanding the high chamber pressure and an insulation was designed to keep the case from heating beyond its melting temperature. Next the propellant grain was determined to achieve the required burn rate and lastly the nozzle was designed to find the area ratio to achieve the required mach number at the nozzle exit. A CAD model according to the designed rocket motor was developed. The rocket motor would be fabricated according to the designed rocket motor with the help of CAD model developed and would be attached to the target drone using a detachable clamp mechanism.
Benefits of the ProjectThe target drone is not equipped with landing gear and is being launched using a catapult launcher. The rocket motor would give it sustainable thrust and the risk of drone stalling would be minimized. The rocket would then be recovered after it gives the flight to the drone by detaching from the drone
Technical Details of Final DeliverableA suitable propellant was selected according to the required specifications following the basic design of the rocket motor. Next the case was designed capable of withstanding the high chamber pressure and an insulation was designed to keep the case from heating beyond its melting temperature. Next the propellant grain was determined to achieve the required burn rate and lastly the nozzle was designed to find the area ratio to achieve the required mach number at the nozzle exit.
Final Deliverable of the Project Hardware SystemCore Industry OthersOther Industries Security Core Technology OthersOther Technologies Shared EconomySustainable Development Goals Peace and Justice Strong InstitutionsRequired Resources| Item Name | Type | No. of Units | Per Unit Cost (in Rs) | Total (in Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total in (Rs) | 70000 | |||
| Mild steel rod | Equipment | 5 | 10000 | 50000 |
| Machining | Equipment | 1 | 20000 | 20000 |