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U.S. ARMY

MIM-23A Hawk

Specifications:

 

Length: 36.25”

 

Diameter 2.6”

 

Weight: 26oz

 

Recovery: 30” Nylon Chute

 

Motor Mount: 29mm

 

Features: Balsa Boat Tail

 

Fins: 4 - 1/8” Plywood

 

Scale: 1:5.4

 

CG: 20.75” from nose tip

Recommended Motors:

 Single 

Use  RMS

  F50T-6 700’ 

  F52T-5 730’

  G38J-7 900’ 

  G33J-5 1050’

 

G40W-7 1130’ 

G64W-7 1400’

  G80T-7 1160’   
 

Parts List

 

1.  (1) Molded nose cone

 

2.  (1) Custom balsa tail cone

 

3.  (1) pre-slotted body tube

 

4.  (1) Centering ring

 

5.  (1) 29mm motor tube

 

6.  (4) laser-cut fins

 

7.  (1) Kevlar® shock cord section

 

8.  (1) Nylon shock cord section

 

9.  (1) 9”x9” flameproof chute protector

 

10.  (1) 30” Nylon chute

 

11.  (2) ¼” launch lugs

 

12.  (1) Cut Vinyl decal

Required to complete

:  5 minute epoxy, 

120/220 sandpaper, masking tape, finishing 

filler/paint, lead shot for nose weight.

K-106

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98666 00106

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Summary of Contents for MIM-23A Hawk

Page 1: ...50 G40W 7 1130 G64W 7 1400 G80T 7 1160 Parts List 1 1 Molded nose cone 2 1 Custom balsa tail cone 3 1 pre slotted body tube 4 1 Centering ring 5 1 29mm motor tube 6 4 laser cut fins 7 1 Kevlar shock cord section 8 1 Nylon shock cord section 9 1 9 x9 flameproof chute protector 10 1 30 Nylon chute 11 2 launch lugs 12 1 Cut Vinyl decal Required to complete 5 minute epoxy 120 220 sandpaper masking tap...

Page 2: ...f the motor tube Spread some epoxy on the motor tube and slide the forward ring with the notch until it aligns with the mark 3 8 Exposed Forward Ring Notch Step 2 Shock Cord Attachment The shock cord in this kit consists of a shorter section of Kevlar and a longer section of nylon cording The two sections should be tied together using a single overhand ring bend or double fisherman s knot The Kevl...

Page 3: ...ly align the long forward section of the fin with your fin alignment marks Secure the forward section of the fin with masking tape against the body tube Clean any excess epoxy from around the fin joint Continue rechecking the fin alignment until you are sure the epoxy has set Repeat for the remaining fins Note When assembling a 4 fin rocket sometimes it is easier to assemble the 2 opposing fins at...

Page 4: ...otected as the hot ejection motor gasses will melt the nylon chute IMPORTANT always use positive motor retention to secure the motor Failure to use motor retention will cause the motor to be ejected instead of the parachute making for a dangerous ballistic reentry IMPORTANT some motors do not have a thrust ring that rides against the back of the motor tube You can construct a thrust ring by wrappi...

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