Centuri - X-21 (BG-21) Gallery

Welcome to the Centuri X-21 (BG-21) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Centuri X-21 (BG-21) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Centuri: X-21: BG-21
Centuri: X-21: KBG-21



as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!

Centuri X-21 (KBG-21) Basic Information.

Centuri Engineering

MODEL NAME: X-21 Also known as:

NUMBER: KBG-21

Introduced: 1969
Final Year:
Designer: Lee Piester

Type: Rocket Glider, Payload
Motor Mount:
Recovery: Glide
Stages: 1
Length: 16"
Diameter:
Span: 10"
Weight: 1 oz

Mfg. Description: Rocket powered flight straight up, hundreds of feet - - then the X-21 starts to dive, activating the control surfaces. Then it levels out and starts its slow circling glide back to Earth. Really an exciting flight. Control surfaces have adjustable stops for "programming-in" left or right turns. This kit comes to you with pre-marked balsa parts and wing mounting jig for accurate assembly. Complete instructions and trimming decals included. (Centuri 1969 Catalog)

1969 Catalog








First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

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EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

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Centuri X-21 (BG-21) Basic Information.

Centuri Engineering

MODEL NAME: X-21 Also known as:

NUMBER: BG-21

Introduced: 1964
Final Year: 1968
Designer: Lee Piester

Type: Rocket Glider, Payload
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Glide
Stages: 1
Length: 18"
Diameter:
Span:
Weight:

Mfg. Description: Rocket powered flight straight up - hundreds of feet - then glide return for a safe landing. Successor to Centuri's famous Aero-Bat, the X-21 is easy to build and can be launched many times. It can be controlled to maneuver left and right turns for ease of recovery. Its plastic payload compartment can be used to carry live biological specimens or light scientific instruments. Simply insert a new rocket engine, connect the automatic elevon release mechanism, and the X-21 is ready for another flight. The completed model measures 18" from cone to stabilizer tip. (Centuri 1964 Catalog)

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Rocket powered flight straight up - hundreds of feet - then glide return for a safe landing. Controlable to maneuver left and right turns. Plastic payload capsule carries insect payloads to high altitudes. The X-21 kit comes to you with pre-marked balsa parts and wing mounting jig. Complete instructions and trimming decals also included. (Centuri 1967 Catalog)

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1968 Catalog text identical to 1967 Catalog


1964 Catalog 1965 Catalog 1967 Catalog

1968 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.