Estes - A.R.V. Condor Kit

CP Method: Other
CP Position From Front: 12.00 inches
Designer: Dave Meyers
Diameter: 0.98 inches
Main Body Tube: BT-50
Main Nose Cone: PNC-50YR
Manufacturer: Estes
Model: 2075
Motor Size: 18 millimeters
Plan (YORP): http://www.oldrocketplans.com/estes/est2075/est2075.htm
Power: Low-Power
Product Type: Kit
Production Years: 1993-2004
Recommended Motors: B4-2, B6-2,, C6-3
Recovery: Glide, Streamer
Skill Level: 2
Status: Out-Of-Production
Style: Glider
Reviews
  • Estes A.R.V. Condor By Chris Taylor Jr. (January 1, 2008)

    Parts and Supplies Hobby Knife, Sand Paper (220 grit), Glue (I used Thick CA), Ruler, Pen or Pencil, Desired paint etc.. Assembly Compare the parts in the box with the parts list in the instructions. Separate all balsa parts from balsa stock and sand trim as needed. Assemble wings, there are two and make sure you make a left and right for each wing set. You will use the included ...

  • Estes A.R.V. Condor By Hank Helmen

    Single stage piggy back boost launch glider design with two gliders. The glider's wings act as rocket fins during boost then separate using the ejection charge to deploy the gliders. The rocket booster body recovers with a streamer. The kit includes 4 body tubes. Two larger ones are for the booster and two smaller tubes for the glider fuselages. Also supplied are 3 plastic nose cones and ...

  • Estes A.R.V. Condor By Andy Sola

    The A.R.V Condor is a single staged rocket that is about 19 inches long. . At apogee, two drones detach for a gliding return to Earth. Booster returns on a streamer! Recommended motors are B4-2 (First Flight), B6-2, and C6-3. The construction on this rocket wasn't as hard as I had thought it would be. After reading all the reviews I thought it would be impossible to make especially because ...

  • Estes A.R.V. Condor By Eric Miller

    I recently received an A. R. V. Condor as a gift from my wife. The A. R. V. Condor is an Estes Explorer series rocket (Intermediate level).   This kit was packaged in plastic and came in a box and was probably around $15. 99. All the parts were included and none were damaged.   The instructions were typical Estes and were excellent. The special feature of this rocket is at apogee ...

  • Estes A.R.V. Condor By Carl Tulanko

    The Estes Condor is a very slick kit which incorporates a sustainer with two gliders attached to the sides. The glider's airfoils act as fins for the model during boost and detach at ejection, then each glider spirals in for a landing while the main sustainer lands with the aid of a streamer. USAF insignia helps dress up this little beauty and makes it a esthetically pleasing kit to launch or ...

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