Kit Specifications:
Skill Level 2: Previous Experience Suggested
Length: 17.32” (44.0 cm)
Diameter: 1.38” (35 mm)
Weight (without motor): 2.2oz (60 gm)
Recovery Method: 18 inch plastic parachute
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Sky Long March Three Rocket Kit
P/N: 07152
Price: $13.59
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Recommended Motors: A6-4, B6-4, C6-5, A8-3, D10-7
Scale rockets of Chinese launch vehicles are difficult to find because the secrecy surrounding their launch programs. This model of the Long March 3 is probably one of the first ones ever in the USA. It is an easy kit to assemble, which makes it about the easiest scale model kit you can find anywhere.
The real Chinese Long March 3 rocket was a three-stage launch vehicle designed for delivery of satellites of 1,500 kg mass into geosynchronous transfer orbit. This is a 1:95th scale model of the rocket, and features a blow-molded nose cone, plastic fin unit, and a pre-decorated body tube. There is no painting required!
Plus, it uses standard size rocket engines, so you'll be able to launch it using your favorite rocket engines.
Apogee Components is pleased to import this model rocket kit from Shaanxi Zhongtian Rocket Technologies Co., Ltd, which is based in central China. They go by the name of "Sky" model rockets.
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The quality of the kit is comparable to those made by other manufacturers. I'm impressed by the quality of the plastic parts, such as the injection molded fins, and the blow molded nose cone. The tubes are all convolutely wound, which is different from the traditional spiral-wound tubes made by other manufacturers. Other than that, about the only difference is that the engine mount is ever so slightly larger due to a small difference between the rocket motors flown by Chinese modelers versus the standard 18mm diameter motors flown here in the USA. But 18mm diameter motors work just fine in this kit; no modifications are needed. If you like the Sky Long March Three modelrocket kit, be sure to check out the other kits made by the "Sky" rocket company.
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Blow-Molded nose cone. This one-piece nose cone is built tough, and should stand up to many hard landings.
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Plastic Fin Unit. The fins are slid and glued into channels on the molded fin can. You'll know for certainty that your rocket will fly straight as an arrow.
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Plastic display nozzles. The simulated nozzles are glued to the base of the fin can, and give your rocket a nice finished look. They stay on during flight, just in case you were wondering.
Easy-to-Follow English Instructions. Apogee Components did the translation, so you know that they will be easy to follow.
High-Quality Pressure Sensitive Decals. While the tube is pre-printed with the correct markings, there are a couple of stickers that have to be placed on the nose cone. I'm very impressed by the quality of the decals. For being 'sticker-type' decals, they are very thin and therefore almost seem like they were silk-screened right onto the rocket.
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The large 18 inch diameter brightly-colored parachute that comes with the model makes it easy to see in the sky and when it lands on the ground. You'll feel a thrilling sense of accomplishment the first time you see that parachute blossom open in the sky. Watch the faces of the kids as they chase the rocket, and you'll see why rocketry is so much fun.
Elastic shock cord - Used to prevent the rocket from separating into multiple pieces.
Quick-release metal engine hook, that lets you swap out engines between flights in just seconds. The engine mount accepts the standard 18mm diameter rocket engines.
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About the Real Chinese Long March 3 Rocket
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The Chang Zheng-3 (English translation: "Long March 3") was a three-stage launch vehicle designed for delivery of satellites of 1,500 kg mass into geosynchronous transfer orbit. The 142 feet tall, 11 feet diameter rocket was first launched in 1984, and the last launch was in 2000.
For more information on this rocket, check out these web sites:
Encyclopedia Astronautica
Wikipedia
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Tools needed to assemble this rocket kit:
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Masking Tape
- Hobby Knife
- Wood Glue or White Glue
To Launch This Rocket Kit, You'll Also Need:
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What is expected when you launch your model rocket?
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Are you new to rocketry? Do you think you know what happens when you launch your rocket? Now you can learn about the events that occur as your rocket is launched into the air. So when you launch your rocket, you'll be prepared and you'll be able to show off your knowledge to observers watching your rocket. This article also gives you links to other references that will give you even more background information about rocketry, so you can become a true rocket scientist and expert.
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-- Dave Baker (United Kingdom)
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