Silverleaf
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Howdy,
Has some spare time earlier, and I was thinking that as much as I adore this forum, and as good as the conversations are, maybe we could have a discussion on what is your favorite rocket and missile. As a way of focusing the debate, hows about :
Best real world rocket and missiles
and if the discussion warrants another thread, perhaps best to build/fly.
I ask because I'd like to see what your motivation is, and perhaps we'd discover a new rocket that we would come to love, and want to build/model for our own collection.
Since it might be difficult to choose just 1 rocket and missile out of all ever built/flown/proposed, hows about a top 5 list?
1) Sandhawk
No surprise here, since I feel it has the best lines of any rocket, and really showcases how a simple design flies very well. I've been a fan of the Sandia family for many years, and after my conversations with the gent at Sandia, my adoration for this design has grown by leaps and bounds.
2) Little Joe 2
Simply adoreable design, with simple lines, and its historical significance is already established..its also so darn cute !
3) Saturn V
Yeah, sheer brute power, but I love Nasa's markings on this rocket, and heck, as a US boy, I'd probably be deported if I didn't choose it. lol
4) Nike-Hercules
Ok, so I've never seen one launch in person, but dangit- Wedge's Nike-Hercules slays me, and it has to be one of the best "hang on to your shorts, this is gonna be FUN " looking rockets ever created. Those long fins on the front end just add to its enduring quality.
5) Delta 3 (TIE)
Yeah, miserable failure, and perfomance record, with only the Dummy test flight having any success, but boy, the DM Delta 3 just looks so darn good, what with all the boosters peeling off, then the air started engines kicking in, not to mention that heavy top end gleaming with an Orange midriff.
5) Navaho (TIE)
Sick design, with just beautiful markings. Would love to see a comeback of this design - ain't gonna happen I know. 8)
So, whats your favorites ?
Many thanks,
Has some spare time earlier, and I was thinking that as much as I adore this forum, and as good as the conversations are, maybe we could have a discussion on what is your favorite rocket and missile. As a way of focusing the debate, hows about :
Best real world rocket and missiles
and if the discussion warrants another thread, perhaps best to build/fly.
I ask because I'd like to see what your motivation is, and perhaps we'd discover a new rocket that we would come to love, and want to build/model for our own collection.
Since it might be difficult to choose just 1 rocket and missile out of all ever built/flown/proposed, hows about a top 5 list?
1) Sandhawk
No surprise here, since I feel it has the best lines of any rocket, and really showcases how a simple design flies very well. I've been a fan of the Sandia family for many years, and after my conversations with the gent at Sandia, my adoration for this design has grown by leaps and bounds.
2) Little Joe 2
Simply adoreable design, with simple lines, and its historical significance is already established..its also so darn cute !
3) Saturn V
Yeah, sheer brute power, but I love Nasa's markings on this rocket, and heck, as a US boy, I'd probably be deported if I didn't choose it. lol
4) Nike-Hercules
Ok, so I've never seen one launch in person, but dangit- Wedge's Nike-Hercules slays me, and it has to be one of the best "hang on to your shorts, this is gonna be FUN " looking rockets ever created. Those long fins on the front end just add to its enduring quality.
5) Delta 3 (TIE)
Yeah, miserable failure, and perfomance record, with only the Dummy test flight having any success, but boy, the DM Delta 3 just looks so darn good, what with all the boosters peeling off, then the air started engines kicking in, not to mention that heavy top end gleaming with an Orange midriff.
5) Navaho (TIE)
Sick design, with just beautiful markings. Would love to see a comeback of this design - ain't gonna happen I know. 8)
So, whats your favorites ?
Many thanks,