- Two-Stage Adventure: Fly as a single or two-stage rocket; uses D or E Estes motors for the first stage, B or C motors for the second (not included).
- Intermediate Skill Level: Previous rocket-building experience recommended.
- Quality Kit: Over 30" tall, with plastic nose cone, ejection baffle (no wadding required), and pre-marked tubes for easier assembly.
- Decorative Details: Bands, hatches, and decals included; hatches are optional to prevent parachute snagging.
- Pre-assembled Parachute: Ensures a safe return to Earth post-launch.
- Educational Fun: Delve into rocketry, engineering, and a piece of aerospace history.
- Historic Resemblance: Sport-scale model designed to reflect the essence of the Super Chief II sounding rocket, blending educational exploration with rocketry fun.
Recommended Engines:
D12-0,
B6-4 - 900 ft
D12-0,
C6-5 - 1170 ft
E12-0*,
B6-6 - 1250 ft
E12-0*,
C6-5 - 1510 ft
Specifications
- Length: 30.7" (78 cm)
- Diameter: 1.64" (42 mm)
- Weight: 7.2 oz. (205 g)
- Motor Mount: 24 mm and 18 mm.
- Recovery System: 15" Plastic Parachute, Ejection Baffle
- Projected Max Altitude: 1510 ft. (460 m)
Description
Delight in the thrill of rocketry with the Super Chief II, a two-stage model rocket kit scaling the sport model of the historic Super Chief II sounding rocket. With pre-marked tubes now included, assembly is streamlined, ideal for hobbyists with a knack for building. The kit encases wrap-around bands, optional hatches, and decals to render a fine level of detail. Suited for NAR sport-scale competition or exhilarating two-stage flights, this model is bound to impress.
Supplies required for assembly (not included): Pencil, Ruler, Wood glue, Hobby Knife, Sandpaper, Drill with 1/8" (3mm) drill bit or 1/8" (3mm) Hole Puncher, Masking Tape, Primer, and Paint.
For launch (not included), you’ll need a launch system with a 3/16" launch rod, launch controller, and rocket motors. Recommended rocket motors: D12-0, E12-0 for the first stage and either B6-6 or C6-5 for the second stage.
The kit embodies over 30" of towering presence, furnished with a plastic nose cone, ejection baffle (no wadding required), and a pre-assembled parachute ensuring a smooth descent post-flight. Should any parts be amiss or assistance needed, Rocketarium’s dedicated customer support is at your beck and call. Discover the amalgam of engineering marvel, aerospace history, and pure rocketry fun with the Super Chief II rocket kit.
Requires
*
E Controller is required to launch this rocket with E Motor
Construction Video*
* This video does not substitute the instructions provided with rocket. The videos below provided by an independent builder and some steps are not exactly as per instructions.
