WAC Corporal
Kit# K-11
Scale Model
Yellow Hang Tag
Pre Damon Era
Images courtesy of Jimid123 at Ye Olde Rocket Forum
Designer: Unknown
Production Years: 1968-1969
Retail Pricing Range: $1.50
Rarity: Very Rare
Description: Vertical image: pre Damon Era WAC Corporal scale model rocket kit with yellow hang tag. The facecard is part of the instruction sheet and illustrates a gray/black WAC Corporal rocket, kit name and pricing "Only $1.50" in blue and Estes Industries name and address in black. The facecard artwork is simplistic.
The WAC Corporal was American's first sounding rocket having its origin during World War II timeframe as a counter missile development program to that of the Germans. The WAC acronym stands for Without Altitude Control indicating the simplicity of the rocket design. For detailed information, please check the Jcrocket.com link below.
The kit features a main body tube, balsa nose cone and nose weight, two sheets of balsa stock, engine block, 12" parachute, launch lug, instructions and Estes TR-1 stability report.
Additional information can be found at the following links;
JimZ Kit Plan Link: Estes K-11
Essense Model Rocket Reviews: OOP Estes K11 WAC Corporal
Jcrocket.com: WAC Corporal
Specifications: Length (11.8 in), Weight (0.65 oz), Diameter (0.736 in)
Recommended 18 mm Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, B6-4, C6-5
Estes Catalog Artwork
