Quest Tomahawk Sea-Launch Cruise Missile
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Kit Specifications:
Skill Level 3: Average Skills Required
Length: 19.4" (49.3 cm)
Diameter: 1.57" (40 mm)
Empty Weight: 2.79 oz. (79 g)
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Quest Tomahawk SLCM Rocket Kit
P/N: 07020
Price: $17.11
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Recommended Motors: See Chart Below.
Quest Tomahawk Altitude and Landing Distance Predictions
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Motor Used
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Altidude - feet (meters)
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Drift Distance* in a 10mph wind
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261 feet (80 m)
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400 feet
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590 feet (180 m)
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880 feet
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*The drift distance is how far away the rocket will land in a 10mph wind if it is launched straight up. This distance can be decreased by launching in calmer winds, or by tilting the launch pad slightly to point into the wind.
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See the video below for help in selecting rocket motors. Rocket motors are sold separately from the kit. If you are unsure which one to pick, start with the one recommended for the First Flight, and then another for a more impressive launch. Most motors listed in this chart are available through Apogee Components. For other motors that are not listed here, download the RockSim file to see if it will work in this rocket kit. See also Technical Publication #28 for guidance on selecting appropriate rocket engines other than those listed in this chart. If you don't already have Technincal Publication #28, give us a call, and we'll be happy to let you download it free (you have to ask though). |
The Tomahawk Cruise Missile (BGM-109 or Boosted Guided Missile model 109) is a very accurate, unmanned, expendable subsonic aircraft for delivering muitions at more than 700 miles per hour to a target more than 900 miles (1,458 kilometers) from its launching point. The newest version can loiter near the target for about two hours, waiting for the target to show itself. It may be launched from either surface ships or submarines.
During Operation Desert Storm in 1991, 288 of the $600,000 Tomahawks were launched against targets in Iraq. In Operation Iraqi Freedom, more than 750 of the missiles have been launched.
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What makes this a skill level three rocket
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What makes this a skill level three rocket is that it introduces you to some more challenging building and painting techniques. You'll get to create a paper tail cone, adding a cosmetic belly intake-scoops, and inserting clay weight into the nose cone to enhance the stability of the rocket. You'll also be challenged to complete a three-color paint scheme. If you need additional help performing these more challenging steps, I recommend also purchasing the video book that covers these techniques.
When you're done, this colorful rocket will be a perfect addition to your rocket fleet, and will also show off your patriotism. It is big, bold, and yields a thunderous sound when launched!
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The Quest Tomahawk™ is easy to build because of these features:
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Plastic Nose Cone - The smooth plastic nose requires no finishing, other than a coat of paint. It's rounded nose shape is very efficient for low speed flights.
Color Coded Parts - You don't need to know the technical names of each of the items in the kit; like thrust ring, motor mount tube, and airframe tube. Just follow the instructions when it says to glue the red ring onto the yellow tubes, etc. Makes assembly of this level 3 rocket kit relatively error-proof.
Colorful Water-Slide Decals - Since this is a scale-like model, you'll love the thin water-transfer decals. They give you a lot of detail to cover the missile in its prototype color scheme.
Metal engine clip - allows engines to be quickly interchanged between launches; so you can get more flights in a shorter amount of time.
Additionally, the Quest Tomahawk™ comes with die-cut balsa wood fins. Balsa wood is very lightweight, so your rocket flies higher. It can be airfoiled by sanding, to reduce the drag forces on the kit. This makes the rocket zoom higher and faster into the sky.
The model also comes with a high-strength, Kevlar® Shock cord. Kevlar® is six times stronger than steel, and is also fire proof. It can easily withstand the high heat of ejection, ensuring the rocket descends as a single piece. This makes for a very durable rocket that can be launched again and again.
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The large 14" diameter plastic parachute that comes with the kit, brings the rocket down slowly for a nice soft touchdown. The canopy on the parachute is a colorful yellow and red pattern, which is easy to see in the sky, and when it lands on the grass. You'll also find that the chute has tear-proof adhesive strips that reinforce the points on the canopy where the shroud lines attach. These greatly strengthen the parachute canopy, making it practically impossible to damage the parachute. This is one tough and rugged rocket!
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Tools needed to assemble this rocket kit:
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Masking Tape
- Hobby Knife
- Razor Saw
- Finishing Supplies like paint and sandpaper.
To Launch This Rocket Kit, You'll Also Need:
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Quest Tomahawk kit:
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Q. I need help selecting motors. What should I do?
- A. Watch this YouTube video.
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To see how the Quest Tomahawk Cruise Missile rocket looks and performs with each motor configuration, download the FREE demo version of RockSim (click here). This kit is included as one of the sample designs that comes with the demo software. Both Windows and Macintosh versions are available.
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What is a RockSim Design file? The RockSim software gives you a lot of information about the flight characteristics of this rocket: how high, how fast, where it will land, how will it react to wind, etc. The "design file" is intended to save you time. All the parameters (size, shape, weight, fin design, etc.) of this rocket have already been entered into the RockSim program, and saved as an electronic database file. You can just open it up in your copy of RockSim and start loading different rocket motors to run launch simulations. It's fun and educational to see the rocket zoom skyward, even before you built it. For more information about RockSim,
click here.
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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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"I would like to thank you for some *EXCELLENT* service at Apogee Components. I don't know if you got my other email I sent to you about customer service, but it doesn't come any better than this." -- David Kirby
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Kevlar® is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company for its brand of aramid fiber. Only DuPont makes KEVLAR®
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Shipping and Handling Fees:
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To estimate the shipping charges, please see our shipping information page. This page also explains how items are shipped, as well as offering you additional shipping options.
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