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hen you're ready for BIG

rockets, North Coast Rocketry

is ready to launch! With over a decade of experience, North Coast Rocketry has pioneered many of
the features that are now state-of-

the-art. Designed for the adult rocke teer who wants the performance of F
and Gmotors, these kits represent new

benchmarks in ease of construction and reliability. North Coast Rocketry1" stands

for the best in engineering, experience,

and, mostof all, power and performance!

Most North Coast Rocketry kits have

these high tech features:

f% Laser cut plywood fins for ^J Huge, ripstop nylon parachutes that
high strength arevisible in the air andon the ground

Q Heavy wall slotted body tubes Q North Coast Rocketry's exclusive

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ihimoymint

for durability

Gorilla Shock Cord Mount System aircraft grade steel cable and long

Gk Plastic molded centering rings for

precision and toughness

elastic shock cords - stronger than

the rocket itself!

T3 (Through-The-Tube) Fin System Q North Coast Rocketry's new

for ease of assembly and ultiGon'lla-Lok motor retention sys-

mate strength!

tern - makes motor retention and removal a snap! No tape is needed!

One North Coast Rocketry'"

(fo Easy to paint plastic

nose cones

"G" engine is forty times as powerful as a standard

"A " engine.

Q Large, colorful self adhesive decals

PROFESSIONAL "HIGH IMPULSE" ROCKET MOTORS FOR THE ADVANCED ROCKETEER

A New Dimension in Model Rocketry

The Secret of North Coast before! The "Dark Star" propellant foranalyzed with the latest CAD and finite

Rocketry's "High Impulse" High

Performance Motors: For years, the majority of model rocket engines have

mulation is incredible to see, with a dense, black smoke that engulfs

the launch pad and is
visible for

element analysis techniques to ensure reliability and repeatability,

The new "Flashpoint" ignit.'ers ensure that you "unleash

been technically limited to Dor Eclass.

Now,.North Coast Rocketry offers com posite propellant model rocket
motors with more than

EJECTION ni:Iim;i;

dei.vy / element

7 IS!" cat-

the Pwer" each and every

time. With our easy-to-use
igniter cap, you can. be sure to

delay housing

four times the power

of a D! These motors

install the igniter properly before

M01J>ED

are truly professional

rocket motors scaled
down to model rocket

PHENOLIC CASING

each flight. And, the "Hi-Viz" delay

smoke makes sure you can see your

hundreds of feet

into the air! The high tech, monolithic motor cases are molded from
aerospace grade material. The exclusive aft ring feature prevents the motor from moving under the high "G" forces of operation. The case is designed and

rocket at apogee. Designed by some of the world's best model rocket engineers
(Mike Dorffler, Scott Dixon, Dan Kafun, and MattSteele), these motors push the state-of-the-art into the next century, Fly some today and find out firsthand!

size. The

heart of these

motors is a high impulse composite

propellant which uses a high energy

oxidizer and a rubber-type binder for

maximum performance. This deLivers

more lifting power than was ever possible

POWER. .
TOTAL IMPULSE (NEWTON SECONDS)
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(All values at sea level and 70"F)

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cost: :- : :; :
COST PER NEWTON SECOND
0.55

Specifications:
Propellant Mass
Peak Thrust Bum Time:

F62 51 g/1.8 oz
80 N/18 lb.
1.21 sec

G70 62 g/2.2 oz 85 N/19 lb.

1.4 sec

"\4.

0.50 0.45 0.40

0.35

0.30
0.25 0.20

Weight
Maximum Liftoff Mass

107g/3.8oz

130 g/4.6 oz
1500 g/3.3 lb
100

0.15
0.10

(g/oz):

1500 g/3.3 lb.

80

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Total Impuls e(N-sec)

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Recommended for ages 18 and up. Federal law expressly prohibits^ motors being sold to or used by persons under 18 years of age. North Coast Rocketry1" Model Rocket Motors are NAR Certified: Motors tested by the National Association of Rocketry met the performance standards of NFPA and the NAR. The proper performance of North Coast Rocketry'" products is assured onlywhen used with North Coast Rocketry'" products. -'

PHANTOM 4000 MUNCH SET

Get started the right way! This set
includes the basic equipment you need
The Command Control Launch

Controller comes assembled, and the

to get started in high impulse rocketry:

the Phantom .4000, the Command
Control Launch Controller, and the
Modular Launch Pad.

Modular Launch Pad only requires

minutes to assemble, so you can get
into the air fast! This durable combo,

package will provide you with many years of rocketry excitement! Requires 1 or 2 7.2 volt Ni-Cad batteriesfor oper
ation - not included.

The Phantom 4000 lifts off dramati

cally, rumbles /to altitudes of 1,000 feet (305m) and then returns safely
under a huge 36" (90cm) parachute, to be flown again and again.
Easy assembly (less than 2 hours to

Phantom 4000 Specifications: Length: 50.3" (128 cm) Diameter: 4" (10.2 cm) Weight: 25 oz. (708 g)
NCR 3500

build!) and high performance design makes the Phantom 4000!" the most popular
way to begin high impulse rocketry!

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North Coast Rocketry,"' a model rocket

Tremendous power, an assault on sight and

sound - Phantom 4000w

innovator, makes flying easy with the new Flashpoint Igniters

and Gon'lla-Lokm motor retainer.

a split second after ignition!

LANCE BETA
Big and powerful, the Lance Beta
represents a future tactical missile for use around the world. This kit can

Lance Beta Specifications:

Length: 43" (109 cm) Diameter: 3" (7.6 cm)

easily streak to over 1200' (366m),

then parachute back to the ground!
The Lance Beta comes complete
with realistic detailed decals, a 24"

Weight: 20 oz. (567 g)

NCR 3506

(60cm) parachute, and die cut forward

fins. The North Coast Rocketry Lance
Spectacular
Lance Beta launch

Beta is imposing on the ground and

breathtaking in flight!

on a burst of
Dark Star smoke!

le Big Brute is

BIG BRUTE111 ELIMINATOR

Our highest flying kit! Extremely easy to build - if you've built a few low power kits, you're ready for the
Eliminator. Chrome decals, a 24"

adiedfor flight.

Simple and quick to assemble, the Big Brute can rocket to over 1000 (305m) feet! It gently floats back to earth under a 24" (60cm) parachute,
ready for another high impulse flight.

(60cm) parachute, and altitudes up to

1350' (410m) set off this distinctive

Terrific kit for starting in high impulse rocketry, with lots of fun guaranteed.
Big Brute Specifications:

sport rocket. Heavy duty construction

lets you launch it again and again! Eliminator Specifications:

Length: 33.3" (85 cm) Diameter: 4" (10.2 cm) Weight: 16 oz. (453 g)
NCR 3508

Length: 46.3" (118 cm)

Diameter: 3" (7.6 cm) Weight: 20 oz. (567 g)
NCR 3504

The huge Eliminator1 is North Coast Rocketry's highest flyer.

SA-14 ARCHER XL
Patterned after a prototype ship-toSA-14 Archer XL Specifications:

air missile, the SA-14 Archer XL is sure to attract a great deal of attention wherever it is deployed. Easy-tobuild, this giant kit is a breeze to prep and spectacular in flight! The SA-14 Archer XL lifts off the pad slowly, then streaks to 700' (210m) before deploying a colorful 36" (90cm) parachute
at apogee.

Length: 57.8" (147 cm) Diameter: 4" (10.2 cm) Weight: 32 oz. (907 g)
NCR 3510

North Coast Rocketry's'" models such as the crowd pleasing Patriot!" are simple to prep.

PATRIOT"
The North Coast Rocketry"' Patriot is a
n electncat

1/4 scale model of the Desert Storm vet eran. North Coast Rocketry's Patriot Specifications:

Flashpoint igniter is hooked up to

a Patriot

mammoth version of the US Army's

anti missile Scud buster dressed in its prototype testing colors. It looks like
the real thing at liftoff, but the North Coast Rocketry's" version is recovered by a 36" (90cm) parachute and can be flown over and over! Now, you can build

Length: 52.9" (134 cm)

Diameter: 4" (10.2 cm) Weight: 32 oz. (907 g)
NCR 3512

this beautiful scale model yourself.

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A DarkStar powered
Patriot rumbles into

the sky.

Motor prep was never so easy! v The one-flight motor is simply inserted and the Gorilla-Lok'" twisted in place.

INTERCEPTOR G.
The Interceptor G lifts off with
excitement! This futuristic manned inter

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BOMARC r
A majestic scale rendering of the
1960's era Air Force surface-to-air
missile. This HUGE model features vac

ceptor warps to over 1000 feet (305m) under G power! The kit features giant, multi-color decals, plastic detail parts, plastic tail cone, simulated strap on boosters and a 36" (40cm)
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form plastic wings, ramjets, and tail

surfaces, as well as custom color

decals of the CIM-10-A (black) version

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of the Bomarc. A kit designed to make

parachute. Perfect for all modelers to

build, the Interceptor G is impressive

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you look like a "pro" scale modeler.

^W^9 Bojnarc" Specifications:

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both on display and in the atmosphere!

Interceptor G Specifications:

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The impressive Interceptor G'" is prepped for launch.

Length: 53" (135 cm)

Diameter: 3" (7.6 cm) Weight: 32 oz. (907 g) Wingspan: 20" (51 cm)
NCR 3514

Length: 43.8" (111 cm) Diameter: 2.5" (6.4 cm)

Weight: 16 oz. (453 g)
NCR 3516

The super scale Bomarc in CIM-1Q-A markings.

ROCKET ACCESSORIES
ItOOY TUBES High strengthairframe tubes are perfect for highimpulse rocketry! All are spiralwound krafttubes with a white outer wrap.Slots are 1/8" wide by 4" long.
Parttf
31756 31462

COMPONENTS

High strength componentsfor custom designs.

Parttf
30137 30138 Name

Name

Outside Dia

Inside Dia

(in)
BT-25-34 BT-30-7 2.50
3.00 3.00 3.00

(in)
2.43
2.93 2.93

Length (in)
34.0
7.0 34.0 34.0 7.5 17.0 34.0 34.0

# of Slots

Description

0
0 0 4 0
4

31757 31755 31754

31752 31758

BT-30-34 BT-30-34-4 BT-39-7

BT-39-17-4 BT-39-34-3 BT-39-34-4

37935D 32188
37936

3.98 3.98
3.98 3.98

2.93 3.90 3.90

3.90 3.90

MT-11-17 17" long Motor Tube MT-11-6 6" long Motor Tube MR-1 Motor Retainer Centering Ring Set (3 basswoodrings) for BT-25 tubes CR-25 CR-30 Centering Ring Set (3 plastic slotted rings and motor

31753

3 4

37935 30187
30188

CR-39 TC-30
TC-39

38179

LL-1/4-1

retainer) for BT-30 tubes Centering Ring Set (3plastic slotted rings and motor retainer) for BT-39 tubes Tube coupler used to join BT-30 tubes; 6" long Tube coupler used to join BT-39 tubes; 6" long Launch Lugs for 1/4" Diameter rods; 1" long

NOSE CONES Blow molded styrene noseconesthat paint exceptionally well. All featureeasyattachment points for shock cords.
Part#
72690
72695 72801 72802 72803

PARACHUTES AND RECOVERY

SUPPLIES All you need to bring 'em backdown safely

Part#
35814

Name

Fits Tube
BT-25 BT-30 BT-30 BT-39 BT-39

Cone

Length

(in)
NC-25 NC-30S NC-30L NC-39S NC-39L
9.8 9.0 12.3 11.4 16.3

1 Tin II i i
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Name PARA-24
PARA-36

Description 24" Diameter Ripstop Nylon Parachute 36" Diameter Ripstop Nylon Parachute Gorilla- Shock Cord Mount Kit (includes steel cable and sleeves) 1/2" wide x 72" long Elastic Shock Cord 3/4" wide x 90" long Elastic Shock Cord

35824
87254 87255 87256

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G0R-1

SC-1/2-72
SC-3/4-90

MUNCH SUPPLIES
Modular Launch Pad - The North

Coast Rocketry Modular Launch Pad

was designed for those who need an

Ground Support Equipment - The Ground

Support Equipment Package puts together the popular Modular Launch
Pad and Command Control Launch

inexpensive, heavy duty launch pad. The easy-to-set-up, easy-to-use mod ular launch pad is big enough to handle most high impulse rockets.

Controller in one value-priced set!

NCR 3554

The sturdy tripod design is stable on

all surfaces, and the white PVC legs require no painting or finishing. The Modular'" Launch Pad features a 1/4" Flashpoint Igniters- Flashpoint Igniters are offered exclusively by North Coast Rocketry. These high-reliability igniters have a high-energy pyrogen to
The only way to ignite the High Impulse'" North Coast Rocketry"" motors.

(6mm) diameter, 5 foot (1.5m) long

rod to guide your rocket skyward. For rockets up to 4 lbs. in weight and 4"
in diameter.
NCR 3552

insure easy ignition and feature small

diameter heads to fit most motors.

For spectacular, reliable ignition, use Flashpoint Igniters.

NCR 3558

Command Control Launch Controller -

Take command of your next launch with

the ultimate launch controller! With

North Coast Rocketry"'products are covered by a full

one year warranty.

one or two 7.2 volt NiCad battery packs and heavy-duty launch cable, the Command Control can pour out enough current to ignite motors as fast
as you can push the button. Specially designed to handle big rockets. Loaded
All model kits require assembly. Engines, launch

systems, glue and finishing supplies are not included

with kits unless specified. FAA notification is required
prior to launching North Coast Rocketry"'rockets.

with safety features and built to last.

Batteries sold separately.
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