P1 7 Modelling the Thrust of a Rocket League Car

Abstract

The popular video game Rocket League allows players to use boost to accelerate their cars forward. This paper calculates the thrust required to achieve the in-game acceleration and models it as a propulsion system with varying exhaust velocities. It was found that a thrust of 17.76 kN is required, and real-world propulsion systems exist with comparable thrust and exhaust velocities, indicating that the game’s physics, while simplified, are not entirely unrealistic.