98mm RMS™ Blue Thunder reload kits available April 1, 1999

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1999 Archived News by AeroTech

Monday, March 08, 1999

LAS VEGAS, Nevada USA -- AeroTech, the industry leader in reloadable motor technology, is pleased to announce the availability of four new Restricted Access™ 98mm RMS Blue Thunder reload kits!

Since the first demonstration flight some five years ago at an Argonia LDRS, the (single grain) K650T, (two grain) L1500T, (three grain) M2400T, and (four grain) M2500T have been highly anticipated. Well, wait no longer! With a final pre-release demonstration flight by Ken Finwall at last fall's Turkey Shoot '98 of an M2400T, AeroTech successfully completed TMT testing of these rockin' reloads and is now poised to let all of high power enjoy an all out GRUNT-o-thon!

Both AeroTech and RMS manufacturing licensee Dr. Rocket, have stock of the necessary 98/2560 (full 'K'), 98/5120 (full 'L'), 98/7560 (baby 'M') and 98/10240 (full 'M') RMS hardware. Current and future owners of AeroTech RMS high power 98mm products can enjoy our established nationwide network of high power dealers providing 98mm hardware and the new Blue Thunder reloading kits when and where they are needed! Check out the 98mm RMS Blue Thunder reload kit performance specifications below!

AeroTechnical Specifications for Restricted Access RMS 98mm (3.875" dia.) Blue Thunder Products:

98/2560 - K650T-P (1-grain full 'K')

Overall Motor Length: 11.38 inches
Hardware Weight: 1,140 gm (2.51 lb)
Propellant Weight: 1,176 gm (2.59 lb)
Loaded Motor Weight: 2,957 gm (6.51 lb)
Peak Thrust: 140 lbs
Burn Time: 3.7 sec.
Complete Motor MSRP: $399.95
Reload Kit MSRP: $155.95.

98/5120 - L1500T-P (2-grain full 'L')

Overall Motor Length: 17.45 inches
Hardware Weight: 1,530 gm (3.37 lb)
Propellant Weight: 2,351 gm (5.18 lb)
Loaded Motor Weight: 4,728 gm (10.41 lb)
Peak Thrust: 385 lbs
Burn Time: 3.5 sec.
Complete Motor MSRP: $419.95
Reload Kit MSRP: $299.95.

98/7560 - M2400T-P (3-grain baby 'M')

Overall Motor Length: 23.51 inches
Hardware Weight: 1,926 gm (4.24 lb)
Propellant Weight: 3,527 gm (7.77 lb)
Loaded Motor Weight: 6,483 gm (14.28 lb)
Peak Thrust: 740 lbs
Burn Time: 3.3 sec.
Complete Motor MSRP: $449.95
Reload Kit MSRP: $446.95

98/10240 - M2500T-P (4-grain full 'M')

Overall Motor Length: 29.57 inches
Hardware Weight: 2,367 gm (5.21 lb)
Propellant Weight: 4,572 gm (10.07 lb)
Loaded Motor Weight: 8,117 gm (17.88 lb)
Peak Thrust: 970 lbs
Burn Time: 4.2 sec.
Complete Motor MSRP: $499.95
Reload Kit MSRP: $599.95

ALL 98mm RMS reload kits utilize a typical "delay column" as a smoke generator to assist in tracking the rocket; these are plugged motors only and provide no ejection charge. In accordance with the requirements of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) and Low Explosives Users Permit (LEUP) or Low Explosives Dealer's License (LEDL) is required for the purchase of RMS 98mm reload kits. To view the certified thrust curves of the K650T-P, L1500T-P, M2400T-P, and M2500T-P, please visit the AeroTech website at www.aerotech-rocketry.com!

If you have any questions regarding 75mm RMS products or would like information about other currently available AeroTech Consumer Aerospace products, please visit our website at www.aerotech-rocketry.com or contact Ed LaCroix, AeroTech's Sales Director. Ed can be emailed at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or by calling (602) 780-2946 weekdays from 8-5pm PST.

AeroTech Consumer Aerospace is a manufacturer of single-use and reloadable solid and hybrid propellant rocket motors, rocket kits, parts and ground support equipment for the consumer, educational and motion picture special effects markets. AeroTech is a subsidiary of Industrial Solid Propulsion (ISP), Inc.