Buzzard
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Specifications |
Airframe Diameter |
24mm (0.98 inches) |
Total Length |
610mm / 61 cm (2 feet / 24 inches) |
Dry Weight (i.e. without motor) |
112 grams (4 ounces) |
Motor Mount |
1 x 18mm |
Number of Fins |
3 |
Maximum Altitude |
TBD |
Number of Stages |
Boost Glider |
Deployment System |
Streamer and Glide Recovery |
Nosecone |
Tangential Ogive |
Parachute(s) |
Streamer (Motor Pop-pod) Glide Recovery (Glider) |
Airframe Material |
Cardboard |
Fin Material |
Balsa |
Fin Thickness |
mm ( inches) |
Launch Lugs |
2 x (1/8"x1/4") |
Minimum Recommended Motors |
TBD |
Motors |
Single Use Motors |
18mm diameter motors |
Reloadable Motors |
18mm diameter motors |
Overview
The Buzzard is light enough for A-class powered flights, yet rugged enough for C-class powered flights, using its 18mm diameter motor mount. A large motor pod assures straight boosts. The delta/canard glider design provides something different looking during its descent. The kit features;
- A pre-formed fuselage.
- Pre-marked balsa pieces.
- Pop-pod streamer recovery
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