Tiger 4
Overview
Tiger 4 serves as an introductory mid to high-power rocket for members of the University School of Nashville Rocket Club. Its build is almost identical to that of Hermes and it serves well as a rocket for Level 1 high-power certification flights. Tiger 4 has also flown as during the early stages of Project 767 to test out the Project 767 instrument unit. Tiger 4 can fly on a variety of 29 mm motors.
Height
1313 mm / 46.96 in
Diameter
78.5 mm / 3.09 in
Mass
0.91 kg / 32.1 oz
Motor Mount
29 mm / 1.14 in
Flight Profile
Subsonic
Speed Record
99 m/s / 222 mph / Mach 0.29 (9/23/23)
Payload
Internal Height
220 mm / 8.66 in
Internal Diameter
76 mm / 2.99 in
Capability
Tiger 4’s payload bay can house a variety of sensors to measure information about its flight and behavior
The payload section also has a mount for a single down-facing camera
This section also has air pressure vent holes for accurate altimeter readings at higher altitudes
Booster
Height
665 mm / 26.18 in
Diameter
78.5 mm / 3.09 in
Motor Mount
29 mm / 1.14 in
Capability
Tiger 4’s motor mount can power flights with a variety of mid-power 29 mm engines
Tiger 4’s booster houses all of its recovery hardware, such as parachutes and parachute protectors
Tiger 4 is designed as a mid-power vehicle similar to Hermes for use in the University School of Nashville Rocket Club