Description

This article is from the Model Rockets FAQ, by Wolfram von Kiparski with numerous contributions by others.

8.2.3 What are all these funny names I see referenced?

Until the 1979 Pink Book revision, different power classes
were designated by names. For gliders, the names were of
flying creatures. Here is a decoder table:

		1/8A	[none]
		1/4A	Gnat
		1/2A	Hornet
		A	Sparrow
		B	Swift
		C	Hawk
		D	[no official name. The "Pink Book" used to lump D and E 
			into one category. Sometimes called Deagle or Falcon ]
		E	Eagle 
		F	Condor 
		G	[no official name. This class did not exist back when names
			were used, but was occasionally referenced as Dragon]

 

Continue to:

• prev: 8.2.2 What are some types of gliders?
• Index
• next: 8.2.4 I'm just starting. What kits or plans are available?

Share and Enjoy

Tags

recreation, model rockets, amateur rockets, CATO, rocketry, rocket kits, competition, records, streamers, high power rocketry, manufacturers