- Uses B, C, D, E Estes Engines
- 2-Stage Rocket
- Ejection Baffle (no wadding required)
- 15" Plastic Parachute
- Over 29" Tall
- Requires 3/16" Launch Rod
- Intermediate Assembly Skills Required
Recommended Engines:
Booster: D12-0, E12-0
Upper Stage (Apogee ft D/E booster): B6-6 (1050/1470), C6-5 (1330/1740)
Specifications
- Length: 29.5" (75 cm)
- Diameter: 1.64" (42 mm)
- Weight: 6.5 oz. (187 g)
- Motor Mount: 24 mm.
- Recovery System: 15" Plastic Parachute, Ejection Baffle
- Projected Max Altitude: 1740 ft. (530 m)
- Recommended Age 12+
Description
This water-launched sounding rocket combined a NOTS 401A booster with a Sandhawk sustainer for two-stage flights. Prior to launch, the Hydra Sandhawk was submerged in ocean water, in a floating launcher, off the California coast. The sounding rocket soared to an altitude of 175 miles, carrying its scientific payload to the very edge of space.
The kit includes laser-cut fins, four plywood centering rings, and other parts to build both booster and sustainer stages. Build your own rocket kit today and relive aerospace history on a smaller scale. This rocket kit requires a launch rod (not included) and is not to be submerged in water.