Skill Level 3

Quest Tomahawk Sea-Launch Cruise Missile

Kit Specifications:

Skill Level 3: Average Skills Needed
Length: 19.4" (49.3 cm)
Diameter: 1.57" (40 mm)
Motor Mount Size: 18mm diameter
Weight (without motor): 2.79 oz. (79 g)
Recovery Method: 14" plastic parachute

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Quest Tomahawk Sea-Launch Cruise Missile Rocket Kit

P/N: 07020
Price: $19.25

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Quest Tomahawk - 18mm Motor Choices
Estimated Altitude Predictions (generated using RockSim)

Please click on the motor links below to find pricing and any necessary hardware for using the motors.

Motor Used

Manufacturer

Drift Distance* in a 10mph wind

Altitude
Feet (Meters)

Motor Type

Quick Purchase

B6-4

Quest

400 feet

261 feet (80m)

Single Use

$10.69
3-Pack

C6-5

Quest

880 feet

590 feet (180m)

Single Use

$11.76
3-Pack

*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.

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 Technical Publication #28, give us a call, and we'll be happy to let you download it free (you have to ask though).

Quest Tomahawk

The Tomahawk Cruise Missile (BGM-109 or Boosted Guided Missile model 109) is a very accurate, unmanned, expendable subsonic aircraft for delivering munitions 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.

What makes this a skill level three rocket

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!

The Quest Tomahawk™ is easy to build because of these features:

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.

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!

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.

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:

Rocket Motors (Not included with this kit - See the motor selection above)
Launch Pad (see below for suggestions) & Launch Controller (Not included with this kit)
Recovery Wadding - Disposable | Reusable

Frequently Asked Questions about the Quest Tomahawk kit:

Q. What launch pad should I use to launch this kit?

A. We recommend the Sky Launch System. This rocket flies just fine off this inexpensive launch pad.

Q. I need help selecting motors. What should I do? Can you teach me how to select them myself?

A. Watch this YouTube video - How to Select Model Rocket Engines

We encourage you to learn the proper motor selection technique. Please watch our YouTube video that will walk you step-by-step through the process

Download the free demo version of RockSim today!

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.

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 and to download a FREE 30-day demo version, click here.

Related Items and Optional Accessories That Go Great With This Kit:

Rocket Motors

This is a reminder that this kit does not come with rocket motors. See the chart at the top of this page to see which motors will work in this particular rocket kit.

Nomex Wadding

While not required, this would be a useful addition to this kit. If you don't use a heat shield, you'll have to use disposable wadding to protect the parachute from the heat of the ejection charge. And for a large diameter kit like this, it will take a lot of disposable wadding.

AltimeterOne

See how high your rocket flew! This is the one altimeter you'll use in all your rockets because it does not require a separate payload bay. It is far more durable than any other altimeter because it is encased in ABS-plastic. It also is the first inexpensive altimeter to have a LCD screen that displays the altitude that the rocket reached during flight. Better get two, because your friends are going to steal this out of your range-box!

Pratt Hobbies Microbeacon

Looking for a small rocket locator? This is an audible beacon that screams out a loud siren to let you know where your rocket is. It is great for small rocket that land in tall grass. It also includes a flashing light so you can find rockets lost at night too.

Ejection Baffle

An ejection baffle cools the gases from the motor so that you don't need to put recovery wadding in the rocket for the flight. Think of it as permanent wadding!

Epoxy Clay

While it has a 1,001 uses around the house, it works great on rockets to make super-strong fillets where the fins attach to the rocket. Better than regular epoxy because it stays in place and doesn't ooze all over the rocket. So you can get perfect fillets on all your fins, without having to do them one at a time.

Piston Launchers

Get another 5% increase in altitude just by launching from a piston launcher! A piston launcher converts the hot exhaust gases from the rocket engine into high-pressure that kicks the rocket into the air at a faster velocity. This recycling of the exhaust gases is cool, and it gives your rocket a higher flight.

Model Rocket Design and Construction

This 328-page book contains a gold-mine of information on building model rockets. When you get this book in your hands and start flipping through the pages, the very first thing you'll notice is that it is stuffed full of illustrations and pictures. The reason for this is that pictures is the perfect way to make complex subjects easier to understand. Even youngsters will be able to grasp the concepts in this book because of all the illustrations. Because of this, the book makes a great gift for your student that has an interest in rocketry.

Rocket Scientist Wings

Show others that you indeed are a true rocket scientist by wearing this classy lapel pin. Not only is it a statement about your qualifications, but you can use it to show your generosity and appreciation by removing the pin from your jacket, and awarding it to some deserving young rocketeer when they complete a magnificent launch. Can you see it now? They'll be beaming from ear-to-ear from receiving your recognition, and you'll have earned a warm spot in their heart.

What is expected when you launch your model rocket?

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

Actual Customer Comment:

"Thanks for the prompt and direct answer, Tim. It's nice for me to hear the answer directly from you. I'm looking forward to reading your books that I ordered this morning ... I've already spent some time looking at old ezines from your archives.

I should mention that I was impressed both with the promptness of order processing and the nice email I got telling me that the order was shipping today. Kudos to your order processing department, please." -- David Yarashus

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Quest Tomahawk Sea-Launch Cruise Missile

Kit Specifications:

Quest Tomahawk Sea-Launch Cruise Missile Rocket Kit

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