MAV  

Estes MAV #7283


Instructions   Photos   Launches (none yet)


SPECS:
    Length: 12.7 "
    Diameter: 1.64 "
    Weight: 3 oz. (85 g)
    Recommended Engines: C6-3
    Recovery: 18 " Parachute
    Projected Altitude: 250 ft
    Skill level: Beginner


FEATURES:

    Laser cut wood fins
    Waterslide decals

Once again, American engineers and astronauts are being put to the test as they work towards answering the call to land humans on Mars by 2033.
And just as we did in 1958, Estes will once again answer the call to bring the space race directly into the hands and homes of budding astronauts and space enthusiasts from around the globe.
Meet the first release in Estes' newest series Destination Mars, the Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV)!
This lightweight, fully decorated, easy-to-assemble beginner rocket will delight kids and adults alike as they follow NASA's achievements as they work towards reaching the next frontier.
Imaginations may soar to Mars, but this MAV stays in the earth's atmosphere, reaching heights of 250 feet on a C6-3 engine.
Perfect for smaller launch sites, this makes the MAV a great flyer for those looking to bring a heightened learning experience to their aerospace and outer space educational programs.


 


Photos

Very simple build - one step above ready to fly!
Body tube came pre-wrapped. Capsule was fully assembled - including nose weight and paint.
Legs are 1-piece plastic. Launch lug and rubber shock cord pre-installed on body tube.
Testors brush-on plastic cement used - worked well. (Gave it a minute to soften plastic)
 

 
No fin jigs needed - legs lock firmly into place.
 
Fin cam glued into body tube w super glue

 
15 minute build!


 

 


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Updated March 31, 2020
 
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