SLS Aero-Dart

SEMROC Model #KV-6

Description

The Centuri Aero-Dart was introduced in the 1962 Catalog as the first member of the Centuri Large Scale Series. It was originally released as Centuri #KF-2 and was shipped via prepaid Parcel Post with instructions on how to order engines. The initial price was $6.95. The original Aero-Dart was 1.5” in diameter with parallelogram fins. It was released as a new design in 1965 with advanced fins and larger 1.75” diameter airframe. The new part ” was KFS-9 and was priced at $12.95 and included three F11-3 Hercules port burning engines. The last version of the Aero-Dart was based on the ST-20 tube with a plastic nose cone.The Retro-Repro™SLS Aero-Dart™is based on the second version updated with precision laser-cut basswood fins and through-the-wall attachment. The original Aero-Dart had a wire shock cord mount which is replaced with an ejection baffle with Kev-lar® cord for greater reliability.

Additional Information

  • Length: 36.8″
  • Diameter: 1.84″
  • Weight: 7.6 oz.
  • Fins: Laser Cut Basswood
  • Fin Span: 9.2″
  • Decal Water Slide
  • Nose Cone: Balsa
  • Recommended Motors:
    • D12-5
    • E9-6
    • E15-7W

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Build History

  • 01/20/2009 – Purchased Semroc SLS Aero-Dart from Semroc for $41.50 (Retail $41.50).

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