A 3" diameter high-power version of the Aerobee 150A sounding rocket. Features a 38mm motor mount. Recommended for experienced high-power rocketeers.
Does not include parachute. 30" Nylon Parachute and 9" x 9" Chute Protector recommended.
Features:
High Power Rocket
Heavy Duty Plastic Nose Cone
1/8" Plywood Laser Cut Fins
Delrin Rail Buttons
Dual Deployment Capable
Pre-slotted Airframe
Balsa Conduit Facade
9/16" Tubular Nylon Shock Cord
Specifications:
Length: 58.5”
Diameter 3.1”
Weight: 34oz
Motor Mount: 38mm
Fins: 1/8” Plywood
Prototype history:
The Aerobee 150A was an American sounding rocket flown from a special four-rail tower at Wallops Island. The sounding rocket was flown from 1960 to 1973 with 68 made.
The full scale Aerobee 150A specs were:
Weight: 1980 lbs
Height: 30.5 ft
Diameter: 1.24 ft
Apogee: 160 miles
