BLOODHOUND Tests Europe’s Largest Hybrid Rocket - 77,000 thrust hp

On Wednesday October 3rd at the Aerohub, Newquay Cornwall Airport, the BLOODHOUND Project successfully tested its unique hybrid rocket system, for first time. At 4 meters (12 feet) long, 45.7 cm (18 inches) in diameter and 450kg in weight, BLOODHOUND’s rocket is the largest of its kind ever designed in Europe and the biggest to be fired in the UK for 20 years. During the test, which was streamed live to the web, the rocket burned for 10 seconds, generating 14,200 lbs of thrust -- 30 -- 40,000 equivalent hp