Centuri Lil' Hercules (KA-1 or #5001) Basic Information.
Centuri Engineering
Lil' Hercules
KA-1 or #5001
Introduced: 1965
Final Year: 1983
Designer:
Type: Sport
Motor Mount:
Recovery: Tumble
Stages: 1
Length: 5.6"
Diameter: 0.75"
Span:
Weight: 0.16 oz
Mfg. Description: Perfect for the beginner in model rocketry. Designed exclusively for use with the 'S' or Series III engines. Extremely small and light weight, the Lil' Hercules streaks skyward and returns safely for many flights. Easy-to-build kit. (Centuri 1965 Catalog)
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Perfect for the beginner in model rocketry. Designed exclusively for use with the 'S' or Series III engines. Extremely small and light weight, the Lil' Hercules streaks skyward and returns safely for many flights. Easy-to-build. (Centuri 1968 Catalog)
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Perfect for the beginner in model rocketry. Designed exclusively for use with the 'S' or Series III engines. Extremely lightweight, the LIL' HERC streaks skyward and returns safely for many more great flights. Easy-to-build. (Centuri 1969 Catalog)
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The answer for the beginner in model rocketry. The world famous Lil' Herc is designed to use the short "S" type engines exclusively. Extremely light-weight -- yet rugged beyond belief -- this popular little beauty streaks to high altitudes and returns safely for many more great flights. Really the pee wee of the Centuri line, Lil' Herc is easy-to-build and fun to fly! (Centuri 1970 Christmas Catalog)
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Perfect for the beginner in model rocketry. Designed for use only with short "S" engines, the LIL' HERCULES reaches high altitudes and returns safely for many more exciting flights. The light weight design of this rocket permits it to float gently back to earth without the requirement for a parachute or streamer. (Centuri 1971 Catalog)
Centuri 1965 Catalog
Centuri 1967 Catalog
Centuri 1969 Catalog
Centuri 1970 Christmas Catalog
Centuri 1971 Catalog
Centuri 1972 Catalog
Centuri 1979 Catalog
Centuri 1980 Catalog
Centuri 1982 Catalog
Centuri 1983 Catalog
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