Astron Cobra
Kit# K-10
No Hang Tag
Images from eBay listing
Designer: Bill Simon
Production Years: 1964-1967
Retail Pricing Range: $2.50
Rarity: Very Rare
Description: Horizontal image: Pre-Damon Era Astron Cobra from mid 60's; I believe this kit variety with no hang tag was produced from 1964 through 1967. The facecard is also part of the instruction sheet. The facecard is illustrated with a red rocket outlined image over white background, the name "Astron Cobra" in black letters and a printed price of "Only $2.50".
The Cobra was the first Estes 3 engine cluster model rocket design with 1" diameter payload capsule for experimental projects. The kit features a main body tube and payload tube, balsa nose cone, balsa adapter, two sheet of balsa stock for fins, triple engine mounting system, 18" plastic parachutes, launch lug, instructions and Estes TR-6 technical report on clustering techniques.
Interestingly, the 1964 catalog lists the Astron Cobra kit pricing as $3.50 followed by subsequent years at $2.50.
Additional information can be found at the following links;
JimZ Kit Plan Link: Estes K10
Essense Model Rocket Reviews: OOP K10 Cobra
Specifications: Length (22.25 in), Weight (2.5 oz), Diameter (1.6 in)
Recommended (3x) 18 mm Engines: A8-3, B8-4
Estes Catalog Artwork
