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Welcome to the Centuri - Firefly (KA-6 or #5006) Gallery on TRF.
This gallery showcases the Centuri - Firefly (KA-6 or #5006) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:
Centuri: Firefly: KA-6 or #5006
Semroc: Texas Firefly: KA-8
as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!
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Last edited by JAL3; 26th October 2011 at 07:17 PM.
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Alamo Rocketeers NAR Section 661
NAR 87285, L1 8 March 2008
TRA 03040, L1 8 March 2008
Photos of the "Fleet": http://www.flickr.com/photos/23694991@N03/
I used to tell Mom, "...I want to fly rockets when I grow up!"
She said, "Make up your mind, you can't do both!"
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Centuri Firefly (KA-6 or #5006) Basic Information.
Centuri Engineering
Firefly
KA-6 or #5006
Introduced: 1967
Final Year: 1974
Designer:
Type: Sport/2-Stage
Motor Mount:
Recovery: Tumble/Streamer
Stages: 2
Length: 9"
Diameter: 0.906"
Span:
Weight: 0.90 oz
Mfg. Description: The world's smallest two-stage rocket!
Only 9" long, the FIREFLY packs a lot of altitude into a very small package. Centuri's "dual-lock" stage coupling provides reliable upper stage ignition and separation. The FIREFLY streaks nearly out of site, then returns by "low-drag" streamers. Booster tumble recovers. Fly second stage by itself for excellent single stage flights. (Centuri 1969 Catalog)
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Only 9" long, the FIREFLY packs a lot of altitude into a tiny package. Dual-lock stage coupling provides reliable upper stage ignition and separation. A real performer at a budget price. Good looking too. Streamer recovery. (Centuri 1970 Christmas Catalog)
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Only 9" long, the FIREFLY packs a lot of altitude into a very small package. Centuri's Pass-Port Staging provides reliable upper stage ignition. The FIREFLY streaks nearly out of sight, the returns by "high-drag" streamer. Booster tumble recovers. Fly second stage by itself for excellent single-stage flights. (Centuri 1971 Catalog)
Centuri 1969 Catalog
Centuri 1970 Christmas Catalog
Centuri 1971 Catalog
First post in this thread featuring this rocket.
See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page
If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.
Last edited by JAL3; 5th April 2013 at 03:25 AM.
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John A. Lee O.S.L.
Alamo Rocketeers NAR Section 661
NAR 87285, L1 8 March 2008
TRA 03040, L1 8 March 2008
Photos of the "Fleet": http://www.flickr.com/photos/23694991@N03/
I used to tell Mom, "...I want to fly rockets when I grow up!"
She said, "Make up your mind, you can't do both!"
Rocket Powered Preacher
Semroc Texas Firefly (KA-8) Basic Information.
Semroc Astronautics
Texas Firefly
KA-8
Introduced: 2005
Final Year:
Designer:
Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm/1x18mm
Recovery: Tumble/Parachute
Stages: 2
Length: 14.3" (36.3 cm)
Diameter: 1.34" (3.4 cm)
Span: 7.2" (18.3 cm)
Weight: 2.1 oz (59.6 g)
Mfg. Description: DESC
Semroc 2011 Web Ad
First post in this thread featuring this rocket.
See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page
If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.
Last edited by JAL3; 26th December 2011 at 03:57 PM.
__________________
John A. Lee O.S.L.
Alamo Rocketeers NAR Section 661
NAR 87285, L1 8 March 2008
TRA 03040, L1 8 March 2008
Photos of the "Fleet": http://www.flickr.com/photos/23694991@N03/
I used to tell Mom, "...I want to fly rockets when I grow up!"
She said, "Make up your mind, you can't do both!"
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Another recently completed two stage rocket is this Semroc “Texas Firefly” A redesigned and somewhat up scaled model of the old Centauri kit which went by the name “Firefly” and used those short 18mm motors from times long ago.
It uses vented gap staging that is somewhat unusual as it vents out the rear by means of holes in the booster motor tube centering rings.
Lots of color and decals.
Just another in my growing fleet of rockets that I haven’t had a chance to actually fly yet.
When (If?) I ever get that chance I’m going to be burning through motors like there’s no tomorrow.
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Last edited by JAL3; 26th October 2011 at 04:41 PM.
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