Centuri Black Widow (KB-6 or #5036) Basic Information.
Centuri Engineering
Black Widow
KB-6 or #5036
Introduced: 1963
Final Year: 1981
Designer: Lee Piester
Type: Sport, 2 Stage
Motor Mount: 1x18mm/1x18mm
Recovery: glide/Parachute
Stages: 2
Length: 15"
Diameter: 0.76"
Span:
Weight: 1.3 oz
Mfg. Description: Simple enough for the beginner to build and launch, yet advanced in function and design. Using the B.8-0 and B.8-6 engine combination, this "bird" has flown to well over 1,500 feet. The unusual "first stage" or "booster" glides slowly back to earth after separation. Sure-safe parachute recovery system brings the second stage safely back to earth, ready for another flight. (Centuri 1964 Catalog)
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1968 Catalog text identical to 1964 Catalog
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Simple enough for the beginner to build and launch, yet advanced in function and design. Using the B6-0 and B6-7 engine combination, this "bird" can fly to well over 1,500 feet. Its unusual "booster" glides slowly back to earth after separation, while the second stage continues to climb. Parachute recovery system brings 2nd stage safely back down to be flown many times. (Centuri 1969 Catalog)
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Simple to build yet features advanced design. Unusual "booster" glides slowly back to earth after separation, while the second stage continues to climb. Positive sustainer ignition is insured by Centuri's new Pass-Port Staging System. Second stage is recovered by parachute. Special "BLACK WIDOW" decal is included. (Centuri 1971 Catalog)
Centuri 1962 Catalog
Centuri 1964 Catalog
Centuri 1967 Catalog
Centuri 1968 Catalog
Centuri 1969 Catalog
Centuri 1971 Catalog
Centuri 1972 Catalog
Centuri 1975 Catalog
Centuri 1979 Catalog
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