K Class Rocket Motor

AeroTech K540M

AeroTech
Metalstorm
Ø 54mm
Total Impulse
1596.3Ns
Burn Time
2.85s
Avg Thrust
557.4N
Max Thrust
854.0N

Thrust Profile (N)

2.85s Burn Window

Engineered by AeroTech, the K540M is a 54mm solid rocket motor designed for high-power rocketry (HPR). As an official K-class motor, it delivers a total impulse of 1596.3 Ns over a 2.85 second burn window.

With an average thrust of 557.4 N and a peak of 854.0 N, it features a regressive thrust curve optimal for general sport flying. It utilizes the Metalstorm propellant formulation, dictating its specific impulse and exhaust signature.

Technical Specifications

Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc.
Diameter 54 mm
Length 401 mm
Hardware RMS-54/1706
Delays (s) 6,8,10,12,14
Specific Impulse 185.6 s
Peak Thrust 855.51 N
Peak Time T+ 0.03s
T/W Ratio 44.56
Propellant Metalstorm
Profile regressive
Type reload
Sparky Yes

Mass Budget

1275g Total
Casing (Dry)
398.3g
31.2%
Propellant
876.7g
68.8%
Live Sizing
Flight Envelope

Design wings in your spreadsheet

AeroSheet loads airfoils directly into Google Sheets. Polars, 3D splines, Fusion 360 export, without leaving your spreadsheet.

Google Sheets Install in Google Sheets coming soon
Comparable K-Class Alternatives

1176K1720-P

AMW

K
dual-peak
Total: 1176 Ns
Ø 54mm

1281K360-13A

Cesaroni

K
neutral
Total: 1281 Ns
Ø 54mm

K456DM

AeroTech

K
regressive
Total: 1281 Ns
Ø 54mm

835CC125J-K240

Hypertek

K
regressive
Total: 1292 Ns
Ø 54mm

SK-54-1750

AMW

K
neutral
Total: 1300 Ns
Ø 54mm

K400C

AeroTech

K
regressive
Total: 1304 Ns
Ø 54mm
Veenie Kit

Need a custom engineering simulator?

The 3D engine on this page is built by Veenie Aerospace. We build bespoke, browser-native digital twins, aerodynamic simulators, and AI physics tools for UAV startups and defense contractors.

ivan@veenie.space
Loading calendar...
ivan@veenie.space