U.S. Rockets Sonic 3100
I'll be adding my own comments on construction and flying of this kit over the next several weeks. I'll also try and keep the construction notes updated with quick cam shots of the progress. Untill then I'll just reiterate some of the information on this kit.
Experimentsal Rocket Series
Extra strong research rocket
Length: 58"
Diameter: 3.16"
Weight: 1.5 lb
Drag: 0.45
CP: 45.3" from nose
Skill Level: 2
Assembly Time: 8 hours (estimated) ? hours (actual)
Motors: 54mm or 29mm (I also have a 3-24mm mount that should work)
(As listed on the box)
- Pre-cut plywood fins and rings
- Interchangable motor mounts
- Quick change motor mount
- Through the wall fin attach
- Accepts all 54mm motors
- Accepts all 29mm motors
- Sounding rocket styling
- High payload capacity
- Illustrated instructions
- Free technical report
- Parachute recovery
- Heavy wall tubes
- Elastic shock cord
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Strong Body Tubes
Acurately cut fins
Strong fins
Large Payload compartment
Excelent motor selection
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Deep seam in body tubes
No shock cord mount (other than epoxy)
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CURRENT STATUS: Under Construction
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