Comparison of Applewhite's 24mm Saucers

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(by Dick Stafford - 05/01/05)

	Standard	Delta	Ultra Delta	Super Cinco
Dimension	3" x 7.25"	2.75" x 6"	2.75" x 6"	2.75" x 6"
Weight (my kit)	0.94 ounces	0.74 ounces	0.42 ounces	0.36 ounces
# of parts 1	8	6	7	3
Body material	cardstock, plastic plate	cardstock, foamboard	cardstock	cardstock
Motor Tube	Kraft paper	Kraft paper	cardstock	cardstock
Fins	3 basswood	none	none	none
Positive Motor Retention	yes 2	no	no	no
Colors/ patterns 3	6 solids, 4 patterns	7 solids, 7 patterns	6 solids	6 solids
Construction Level	Estes level 1	minimal	trivial	trivial
Instructions (pages)	4	3	3	3
Illustrated	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Photo-illustrated	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rec Motors	C11-0, D11-P, D12-0, E9-P, all Aerotech 24mm SU and RMS 24/40 reloads	C11-0, C11-3, D11-P, D12-0, D12-3, E9-P, E9-4; Ellis Mountain E10, F23, G37; all Aerotech SU and RMS 24/40 reloads; Microhybrid	C11-0, C11-3, D11-P, D12-0, D12-3, E9-P, E9-4, Aerotech F21W and RMS 24/40 reloads	C11-0, C11-3, D11-P, D12-0, D12-3
Recovery	Aerobrake	Aerobrake	Aerobrake	Aerobrake
Price	$10.00	$10.00	$5.00	$5.00
Construction Rating	4 ½	5	5	5
Flying Rating	5	5	5	4
Overall Rating	5	5	5	4
Review Pro's	simple, satisfying build, flies well	easy build, flies fast and high	very easy build; flies faster and higher than comparable products	very easy build; flies fast and high
Review Con's	none	none	none	top of motor mount subject to charring; fewer motor options
Comparison Purpose Pro's	good performance, option for spin tabs	simpler build, better performance	simpler build, best performance	simplest build, good performance
Comparison Purpose Con's	none	none	none	least robust construction; fewer motor options

GUEST's OPINION:
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