K Class Rocket Motor

Cesaroni 1990K490-16A

Cesaroni Technology
Green3
Ø 54mm
Total Impulse
1978.4Ns
Burn Time
4.08s
Avg Thrust
485.5N
Max Thrust
590.9N

Thrust Profile (N)

4.08s Burn Window

Engineered by Cesaroni Technology, the 1990K490-16A is a 54mm solid rocket motor designed for high-power rocketry (HPR). As an official K-class motor, it delivers a total impulse of 1978.4 Ns over a 4.08 second burn window.

With an average thrust of 485.5 N and a peak of 590.9 N, it features a dual-peak thrust curve optimal for sustainer stages and high-altitude attempts. It utilizes the Green3 propellant formulation, dictating its specific impulse and exhaust signature.

Technical Specifications

Canadian Association of Rocketry
Diameter 54 mm
Length 488 mm
Hardware Pro54-5G
Delays (s) 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16
Specific Impulse 174.5 s
Peak Thrust 593.8 N
Peak Time T+ 1.893s
T/W Ratio 26.69
Propellant Green3
Profile dual-peak
Type reload
Sparky No

Mass Budget

1854g Total
Casing (Dry)
698.6g
37.7%
Propellant
1155.4g
62.3%
Live Sizing
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