Canadian Arrow

Name:

Canadian Arrow

Manufacturer:

Estes

Kit #:

2188

Skill Level:

Three

Status:

Drawing Board

Max Altitude:

500 feet / 153 meters

Engine:

D size

Recovery:

18” Parachute

Number of flights

 

I bought this one to turn into a V-2 rocket, and from what I have read and seen, it is just a simple matter to change the colour scheme. I plan on doing a white sands version, but who knows...I might change my mind.

This rocket is named after the Avro Arrow, Canada’s supersonic interceptor of the late 1950’s. This was the only Canadian designed fighter that was capable of Mach 2+. Although a great technical achievement, the whole project was canceled on Feb 20, 1959.  All five flying prototypes and  all planes being completed were destroyed. All the plans and models were also destroyed by the Canadian government. To this day we still do not know the real reason for the cancellation.

Standing over 2 feet tall, this D powered 1:24 scale model of the Canadian entry for the X-Prize will fly to 500 feet!

Length: 26.8" / Diameter: 2.6" / Weight: 5.11oz.

Plastic nose cone / 18" parachute recovery

Recommended Motors: D12-3, D12-5