Rocketarium Flying Model Rocket Kit Trident 24mm ROC-RK-1062
Skill Level: 2
The 3rd in the ARG Trident Series. The ARG Trident is a flying model based on the EnerJet 2250 sounding rocket originally produced in 1972. Trident Cluster Series features a payload bay and offers adventurous rocketeers the whopping lift power of three engine cluster flights. This rocket can be launched with Estes C, D and E-size motors.
Parts
This Rocket comes with laser-cut plywood centering rings and fins, plastic nose cone, 24" nylon parachute, conforming rail lugs, stainless steel welded eye-bolt and E to D spacer to allow C or D powered flights.
This 40.5" tall rocket must be launched from 1" rail.
Challenges
2 types of glue (epoxy and carpenter's) used to build this model. 3 Motors need to be friction-fit
Specifications
Length: 40.5" (103 cm)
Diameter: 2.22" (56 mm)
Weight: 11 oz. (315 g)
Motor Mount: 3 x 24 mm.
Recovery System: 24" Parachute (included)
Projected Max Altitude: 2200 ft. (725 m)
Recommended Engines: 3 x C11-5, D12-7, E9-6, E12-6, E15-7, E20-7
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
