HVArcus

AEROTECH Model #89012

Description

This replica of the high-velocity version of the Arcas sounding rocket is nearly 60% the size of the real one! The Arcas’ precision scale molded fins reflect details right down to the bolt head. Complete with detailed blue print and data plate.

Additional Information

Length: 56″
Diameter: 2.6″
Nose Cone: 5:1 Ogive
Weight: 22oz
Fins: 4-Clipped delta with double-wedge airfoil
Motor Mount: 29mm
Recovery System: Parachute
Recommended Motors
- RMS Motors: E28-4T, F24-4W, F39-6T, F35-5W, F40-4W, F52-5T, G53-5FJ, 64-7W, G71-7R, G76-7G
- SU Motors: E30-4T, F32-4T, F20-4W, F23-4FJ, F25-6W, F26-6FJ, F27-4R, F42-4T, F50-6T, G38-7FJ, G40-7W, G77-7R, E30-4T 310 / 90F32-4T 630 / 190F20-4W* 630 / 190F23-4FJ* 490 / 150F25-6W 820 / 250F26-6FJ 630 / 190F27-4R* 550 / 170F42-4T* 580 / 180F50-6T 820 / 250G38-7FJ 1090 / 330G40-7W 1360 / 410G77-7R 1500 / 46
Parts List
- Motor Adaptor Tube – 4-7/8″
- Adaptor Rings – 1/2″
- “E” Spacer Tube – 2-1/8″
- Thruster Ring – 7/16″
- Thruster Ring – 1/16″
- Motor Tube – 12″
- Motor Hook
- Fin-Lok Rings
- Centering Rings – 2-17/32″
- Fins
- Cooling Mesh
- Ejection Gas Baffle
- Screw Eyes
- Fin Can Tube – 4-18″
- Shock Cord 8′
- Slotted Body Tube – 24″
- Upper Body Tube – 19″
- Bulkhead – 1/16″
- Coupler Tube – 6″
- Launch Lugs
- Nose Cone
- Self Adhesive Decal Sheet
- Parachute – 30″
- “F” Spacer Tube – 1″
- Aluminum Data Plate
- Blueprint

Instructions

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Build History

06/03/2007 – Purchased Aerotech model #89012 from Red Arrow Hobbies (@ NSL) for $60.80 (Retail – $$78.95)
02/22/2014 – Gave model away as a prize at the Bluesrocks 10th anniversary celebration.

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