This Space Corps Centurion Launch Set

RTF series

The rocket is assembled, no painting, gluing or modeling work is needed. Just return the system to the rocket. Thanks to the fact that the rocket is fully assembled, it can take off in a few minutes.

Phases of flight

1. Ignition of the engine - the propellant ignites the propellant mixture in the engine . The required direction of flight is ensured by the guide rod of the launch pad, on which the rocket is slid.
2. Thrust and acceleration - the rocket is powered by the reactive power of the rocket engine.
3. Combustion of the propellant mixture - as soon as the propellant mixture burns, the delay mixture begins to burn, which produces a large amount of smoke . This is used to monitor the flight of the rocket. The fast-moving rocket is now starting to slow down.
4. Peak flight and ejection - after the delay mixture burns out, the ejection mixture is ignited, which activates the rocket return system.
5. Return system - is most often implemented using a parachute, ribbon, or so-called heli-blade.
6. The last phase is to hit the rocket on the ground.

Rocket engines

Engine igniters and seals are included in the engine package, unless otherwise stated. Estes engines are equipped with electric igniters, designed to be ignited via the launcher. The rocket can be fitted with Klima engines with conventional fuses or electric igniters. More information on rocket engines can be found in the rocket engine overview.

Sweep seal

The cotton swab seal is made of non-flammable fabric, its purpose is to prevent damage (burnout) of the parachute from the engine sweeper.

Flight altitude measurement

You can measure the achieved flight altitude of the rocket using a digital altimeter, which is inserted into the rocket. You can use a sextant to measure height from the ground.