NOVA STAR RD-220

 
   
   

The Nova Star is a large high performance payload rocket.  As the first of its kind, this kit comes standard with a 54mm motor mount.  The payload area is designed to hold a wide range of instruments.  This makes it an excellent choice in lifting camcorders, computers, altimeters and other experimental equipment.  An excellent level 2 & 3 Bird. 

The Nova Star was designed for supersonic flight.  This kit can be ordered with and optional 75mm or 98mm motor mount configuration. Also available as an option is a hand laid fiberglass nosecone.

Features:

* 1/4" Bevel-Cut Fins

* 1/4" Baltic Birch Centering Rings

* RDS Exclusive Shock Cord Mount

* 3/8" Marine Grade Nylon Elastic Shock Cord

* Through the Wall Fin Attachment

* 60" High Visibility Nylon Parachute

* Quick Link Recovery System

* Pre-Slotted Airframe

Measurements:

Length - 8’ - 6"

Diameter - 5.50"

Weight - 8.5 lbs.                                         

Only $ 237.00

Options:

75mm or 98mm Motor Configurations $ 20.00

Rocket Rage Chute 72" upgrade        $ 20.00

Aero Pack 54mm Motor Retainer        $ 32.00

Aero Pack 75mm Motor Retainer        $ 48.00

Aero Pack 98mm Motor Retainer        $ 58.00

Recommended Motors:

54mm Motors:
J180, J275, J415, J800, K185, K250, K550, K700, K1100

75mm Motors:
K560, L850, L1120, M1315, M2100

98mm Motors:
K458, K650, L952, L1500, M1419, M2400, M1939, M2500, N2000

 

 
   
   


ROCKSIM DATA

NOVA STAR 75MM

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NOVA STAR 75MM ROCKSIM FILE FOR ROCKSIM V5

NOVA STAR 75MM ROCKSIM FILE FOR ROCKSIM V7

NOVA STAR 98MM

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NOVA STAR 98MM ROCKSIM FILE FOR ROCKSIM V5

NOVA STAR 98MM ROCKSIM FILE FOR ROCKSIM V7

These files are for use with RockSim from Apogee Components. RockSim is a computer program that allows you to simulate the flight of your rockets. They even have a free trial version. The above files will allow you to test our rockets with your motors and to view our rockets in 3D.

 
   
   

CUSTOMER PHOTOS

Cheryl of MDARS with her new Nova Star Flown on an M 850 Altitude  8500' Kevin of MDARS showing the Nova Star Loaded with aStar Dust M 850

 
   
   

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