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Super Orbital Transport Skill Level: Expert

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Super Orbital Transport Skill Level: Expert

The return of a classic! The original Estes Orbital Transport was a "must have" kit for a generation of rocketeers. Now, the Estes Super Orbital Transport is here and ready to inspire a new generation! Based on early NASA designs for what would ultimately become the Space Shuttle, this Estes model envisions an era of routine commercial space travel. The powerful booster rocket is patterned after the supersonic airliners of the period and was created to carry the attached passenger spacecraft into orbit. These imagined vehicles would land separately as aircraft, ready for reuse and relaunch with minimal turnaround.

The Estes Super Orbital transport is the bigger and updated version of the original kit. Re-engineered with laser-cut wood structural components, custom jigs to aid in accurate and speedy construction, a set of high-quality plastic nose cones, and two sheets of detailed, three-color decals to replicate the 1969 kit. This model recreates the strikingly realistic look and feel of the original, only bigger!

Dazzling dual recoveries are the hallmark of the Estes Super Orbital Transport. Launches under the powerful thrust of the recommended Estes C or D engines are equally impressive! This model lifts off upright in the traditional rocket launch configuration. At the peak of flight, the piggy-back glider detaches and begins its winged decent while the booster section returns under its own 18 in. parachute.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, yellow glue, plastic cement, hobby knife, masking tape, sandpaper

WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Porta Pad II Launch Pad and Controller, 3/16" Maxi Launch Rod, Estes Model Rocket Engines, Recovery Wadding

Features:

Recommended Engines: C11-3, D12-5
Fin Material: Laser Cut Wood
Launch System: Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Controller (Sold Separately)

Specifications:

Projected Max Altitude: 800 ft. (244m)
Recovery System: 18 in. (45.7cm) Parachute and Glider
Length: 31.3 in. (79.5cm)
Diameter: 1.33 in. (34mm)
Estimated Weight: 5.4 oz. (153g)

Savox SW-0241 MGP Waterproof 1/5 Scale Digital HV Servo with Soft Start, 0.17sec / 555oz @ 7.4V

SAV-SW-0241MGP

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BMS-20635 Aluminum Lockable Servo Arm, Dual Sided, 8 hole, 4.00", 25T Futaba Spline

BMS-20635 Aluminum Lockable Servo Arm, Dual Sided, 8 hole, 4.00", 25T Futaba, Power HD, Savox, Spline

BBR-BMS-20635

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GT2000V2 F5J/P5B Competition Grade CF Powered Glider (2.0M) ARF Kit or PNP

GT2000v2 F5J/P5B Competition Grade CF Powered Glider (2.0M) Kit

The GT2000v2 Powered Glider is a high-performance competition grade glider with light weight carbon fiber and wood construction ideal for precision competition or a gentle relaxing flight. With its elegant wings and carbon fiber fuselage it responds superbly to thermals.

The GT2000v2 version has integrated carbon fiber throughout the model to maximize strength and performance while improving the quality, reducing weight and increasing the performance of glider. Below is a list of improvements from version 1:

Thinner/lighter fiberglass battery compartment
Carbon fiber canopy and tail pipe
Wings constructed with carbon fiber main beam and carbon tube latch with three-stage plug-in structure design for easy transport
Thinner wings and optimized airfoil to improve gliding performance
Most accessories are made of carbon fiber with improved strength and lighter weight
Tail wing incorporates a torsion spring to improve return to center and lighter weight structure

Maximized strength is provided with the carbon fiber tail pipe and carbon fiber reinforced wings so the glider can withstand high speed precise flights setting new standards in the 2M wingspan class. The ailerons and flaps are a wide and long feature, making pin-point landings easy while also improving the launch characteristics and giving the pilot a broad performance spectrum for high speed, aerobatics and thermalling.

The planes docile flying characteristics and excellent performance in the air ensure that the GT2000v2 provides maximum flying pleasure, whether you are a weekend pilot or flying in a competition. You will enjoy floating through the air for long periods, as well as lively aerobatics- all with style and precision.

The model comes as a kit version only due to multiple different power system and competition requirements for pilots. Below are some suggestions:

Recommend a motor with reverse shaft and outer diameter of 28mm, such as XM2838 P5B special motor, or higher performance motor
·May use standard size 9g servos for the tail and wing; however due to the thin wing must use smaller wing servos such as KST08, GDW1906, or Blue Arrow D0474HT MG for the aileron and flap. The thickness of the servo should be less than 9mm and the torque greater than 2kg.

Specs:
Wing Span: 2000MM
Length: 1120MM
Wing Area: 30.3dm2
Flight Weight: 670g
Servos: 9g*6
Motor: XM2838 P5B 1800KV
Esc: 40A (as required based on motor)
Propeller: 8x6E (as required based on motor)
Battery: 3S 11.1V 1300mAh (as required based on motor)

CG: about 45mm from the front leading edge of the wing

GT-2000v21

$450.00 450.00