Estes (Astron) Nighthawk (K-34 or #1234) Basic Information.
Estes Industries
MODEL NAME:
Astron Nighthawk Also known as: Nighthawk
NUMBER:
K-34 or #1234
Introduced: 1967
Final Year: 1973
Designer: Gene Street
Type: Boost Glider
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute/Glide
Stages: 1
Length: 19.75"
Diameter:
Span: 16.25"
Weight: 1.36 oz
Mfg. Description: Swish! Straight up for hundreds of feet...
Then pop! The power pod separates and drifts down on its own parachute as the glide vehicle circles lazily against the blue sky.
Revolutionary pop-pod system is pre-programmable for perfect upwards flights. Glider portion's unique design features minimum weight and drag for long flight duration. The Nighthawk is an ideal model for duration contests, research flying and demonstrations of boost-glider operation. Recommended for the experienced rocketeer, the kit comes complete with all parts and instructions (but no engines). (Estes 1968 Catalog)
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1969 Catalog text identical to 1968 Catalog
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Swish! Straight up for hundreds of feet... then pop! The power pod separates and drifts down on its own parachute as the glide vehicle circles lazily against the blue sky.
Revolutionary pop-pod system is pre-programmable for perfect upwards flights. Glider portion's unique design features minimum weight and drag for long flight duration.
The Nighthawk is an ideal model for duration contests, research flying and demonstrations of boost-glider operation. Recommended for the experienced rocketeer, the kit comes complete with all parts and instructions (but no engines). (Estes 1970 Catalog)
Advertising Liveries
1968 Catalog
1969 Catalog
1970 Catalog
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