Aerobee 300
Kit# 1217/K-17
Scale Model
Blue Skill Level Hang Tag and Facecard
Damon Era
Designers: Unknown
Production Years: 1975-1978
Retail Pricing Range: $2.75-$3.50
Rarity: Very Scarce
Description: Facecard is typical blue skill level design with corresponding blue hang tag. The facecard exhibits a white and blue design with overlaid static Aerobee 300 rocket in white, gray and black colors. The kit name is shown in black letters is as the scale designation. The lower section of the facecard provides kit numbers, specifications and engine recommendations.
The Aerobee 300 is a well detailed scale model of the upper two stages of the vehicle first launched in October 1958. The entire Aerobee 300 rocket was initially boosted by an Aerojet 2.5KS-1800 motor. Actual Aerobee 300 design specifications include length (396 in.), diameter 1st stage (15 in.), diameter 2nd stage (8 in.) and weight (2103 lbs).
The 1217 kit features main and upper section body tubes, one balsa nose coin, a balsa adapter, one balsa sheet and three strips balsa stock, 18mm engine mounting system, 12" parachutes, launch lug, decals and instructions.
Additional information can be found at the following links;
JimZ Kit Plan Link: Estes K-17
Specifications: Length (20.0 in), Weight (0.85 oz), Diameter (0.975 in)
Recommended 18 mm Engine: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, B6-4, C6-5
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