Rocketarium Jay Hawk AQM-37C
Skill Level: 3
This is a 1/8 scale model of the Jayhawk AQM-37C target drone, which has been in operation since 1961. These target drones can travel at great speed and are used to simulate a variety of realistic threat scenarios.
Parts
This scale kit comes with 30 parts including plastic Tail Cone, Pitot tube, Ejection Baffle, Belly Tube and its nose cone and antennas. 3 sets of laser-cut fins and two sheets of water-slide decals are included to add lots of detail to this scale model rocket kit.
Colorful instructions and 2 decal placement schemes are provided.
Challenges
3 types of glue used to build this model. For that true scale looking fins the Jayhawk fins must be tapered. There are a lot of decals, which will take a lot of time to apply.
Specifications
Length: 20.25" (51 cm)
Diameter: 1.64 in. (42 mm)
Estimated Weight: 6.5 oz. (184 g)
Recommended Single Use Engines (apogee): D12-5 (600 ft), E20-7 (1320 ft)
Recommended 24/40 Reloads (apogee): D15-5 (740 ft) * remove 2 sec off the 7 second version of this reload using delay drilling tool
Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level
1 Beginner
2 Intermediate
3 Advanced
4 Expert
5 Master
If you are just starting in the hobby start at the beginner level and move up from there at your own pace.
What is needed to build and fly
All model rockets come in kit form that require assembly. The materials are primarily cardboard tubes, balsa or plastic fins and nose cone. Materials will vary by model and are typically specified in the description of each kit.
Additional supplies will be necessary to build and finish your model rocket kit and may include:
Scissors, Hobby Knife
Ruler
Wood Glue, Model Cement or CA(Super Glue)
Sandpaper
Masking Tape
Finishing Supplies like:
Wood Filler
Sealer/Primer
Paint
Launching Equipment and Supplies like:
Recovery wadding
Launch Pad
Launch Controller
Power supply
Model Rocket Motors and Igniters
A safe place to fly using guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code
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Excellent kit
Excellent kit. Slightly challenging to build, but worth the effort. A great addition to any flyer's collection.