SCALE - (Rockwell) X-30 National Aerospace Plane Gallery

I have three of these I bought on clearance a long time ago... And I built one other. They are neat!

Here's a few photos from, yes... wait for it... 10 years ago... 2003. SCRA in April 2003. My X-30

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And its final resting spot
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Post copied to gallery with permission

Welcome to the SCALE (Rockwell) X-30 National Aerospace Plane (#4001) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the SCALE (Rockwell) X-30 National Aerospace Plane and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Quest: X-30 National Aerospace Plane: #4001



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



The Rockwell X-30 was an advanced technology demonstrator project for the National Aero-Space Plane (NASP), part of a United States project to create a single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) spacecraft and passenger spaceliner. It was cancelled during the early 1990s, before a prototype was completed, although much development work in advanced materials and aerospace design was completed. While a goal of a future NASP was a passenger liner capable of two hour "trips" from Washington to Tokyo, the X-30 was planned for a crew of two and oriented towards testing.

Quest X-30 National Aerospace Plane (#4001) Basic Information.

Quest Aerospace

MODEL NAME: X-30 National Aerospace Plane Also known as:

NUMBER: #4001

Introduced: 1994
Final Year:
Designer:

Type: Scale
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 16.75"
Diameter:
Span: 8.5"
Weight: 2.75 oz

Mfg. Description: What if a rocket wasn't needed to reach outer space? What if a plane could be used to fly into orbit instead? These are the questions NASA and Air Force engineers asked prior to the development of the X-30. Although this project is still in the development stages and still partially classified, the first National Aerospace Plane could lead to a future generation of hypersonic planes built to launch and retrieve satellites or carry crews to orbiting space stations.

Quest's model of the X-30 Aerospace Plane captures the prototype design of the full size craft in intricate detail. The preprinted AeroShroud surrounds a sturdy internal framework. A vacuum formed upper canopy, die-cut laminated wings and carefully crafted duct work on the body's under side add authentic touches. also included are an Easy-Lock Motor Mount, reliable Kevlar Shock Cord System, dual 12" Tuff-chute parachutes with Grippers Recovery System and a scale data sheet with mission information. (Quest 1994 Catalog)



1994 Catalog

2007 Web Ad










First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also:
TRF Build Threads
hcmbanjo

TRF Applicable Threads

LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page


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