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Rocketarium Flying Model Rocket Kit Jay Hawk AQM-37C Deluxe Edition  RK-1009

Rocketarium Flying Model Rocket Kit Jay Hawk AQM-37C Deluxe Edition RK-1009

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SKU:
ROC-RK-1009
UPC:
UPC628250034097
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Skill Level:
3 Advanced
Motor Mount Size:
24mm

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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.

Jayhawk PartsJayhawk Instructions

 

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

Jayhawk Tail Jayhawk Parts

 

 

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

  • 5
    Excellent kit

    Posted by Ron Stauffer on 19th Dec 2021

    Excellent kit. Slightly challenging to build, but worth the effort. A great addition to any flyer's collection.