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The Mercury Redstone
is one of the nicer Estes kits out there. Although the scale features
are a bit weak if you're considering serious competition, it's still a
fine looking and flying rocket. I love the impressive size and historic
look of this rocket. It will remain one of my favorites for a very
long time. Now if we could just talk them into producing an Atlas
and Titan to match......
Launch: I was a little apprehensive during the first flight of
this rocket. Recommended engine was a B6-4. Do not...I repeat....Do
NOT launch this rocket on a B6-4. You would consider yourself lucky
if the ejection charge activated 10 feet from the ground. I
recommend C6-5 or C5-3 only. If your ambitious, modify the mount
to accept a D12 or (hehehe) a big E engine. Now that would be something!
Flight on the C size engines is not very high but it is impressive and
very gentle. Recoveries have been perfect on 2 parachutes (one for
capsule, one for main booster).
Length: 23.5"
Diameter: approx. 2"
Weight: ? oz
Recovery: 2 parachutes
Engine: C5-3, C6-5
Max altitude: 3'
Total flights: 5 |
