Centuri Starfire (KC-12 or #5072) Basic Information.
Centuri Engineering
Starfire
KC-12 or #5072
Introduced: 1967
Final Year: 1982
Designer: Lee Piester
Type: Sport/Competition
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 15.8"
Diameter: 0.907"
Span:
Weight: 0.90 oz
Mfg. Description: A real high performance flyer! The STARFIRE is an excellent model for both beginning and advanced rocketeer. It lifts off the launch pad and streaks hundreds of feet skyward. At the peak altitude, a colorful parachute blossoms out and the STARFIRE returns safely for many, many more flights. NOTE!! Both a standard 12" and a large 20" chute are included with this kit - - easily interchanged. Comes complete in kit form, less engines. (Centuri 1967 Catalog)
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1968 Catalog text identical to 1967 Catalog
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A real Award Winner at the FIRST INTERNATIONAL MODEL ROCKET CHAMPIONSHIP MEET held in Dubnika, Czechoslovakia, May 1966. Designed and flown by Centuri president, Leroy Piester in the parachute duration event using a large 20" chute.
A real high performance flyer! The STARFIRE is an excellent model for both beginning and advanced rocketeer. It lifts off the launch pad and streaks hundreds of feet skyward. At peak altitude, a colorful parachute blossoms out and the STARFIRE returns safely for many, many more flights. Use 12" chute for normal flying and 20" for long recovery durations. Easy-to-change chutes. Complete in kit form with decals, less enginges. (Centuri 1969 Catalog)
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An award winner at the First International Model Rocketry Meet held in Czechoslovakia in 1968, this real high performance flyer comes with 12" & 20" chutes. Easy-to-change chutes. In kit form with decals. A true champion! (Centuri 1970 Christmas Catalog)
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An Award Winner at the FIRST INTERNATIONAL MODEL ROCKET CHAMPIONSHIP MEET held in Dubnika, Czechoslovakia, May 1966. Designed and flown by Centuri's Leroy Piester in the parachute duration event using a 20" parachute.
Beautiful in appearance and high in performance, the STARFIRE is coveted by beginner and advanced rocketeer alike. A 12" parachute is included for normal recovery and a 20" bonus chute is enclosed for contest duration events. Chutes are easily interchanged. Laminar flow boat tail improves flight efficiency (Centuri 1971 Catalog)
Centuri 1967 Catalog
Centuri 1968 Catalog
Centuri 1969 Catalog
Centuri 1970 Christmas Catalog
Centuri 1971 Catalog
Centuri 1972 Catalog
Centuri 1979 Catalog
Centuri 1980 Catalog
Centuri 1981 Catalog
Centuri 1982 Catalog
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