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VAN ORIN, Illinois USA — Imagine an all-fiberglass rocket that weighs just over a pound and an half, one that flies on any 29mm motor from E to I impulse, one that is over two inches in diameter standing over three feet tall.

Wildman's new Drago is a bargain no matter which way you look at it.

Now imagine this rocket costing less than $80.  Sounds impossible, right?  Almost mythical?

Wildman Hobbies is pleased to announce the release of their latest creation, the Drago! This mythical dragon is one of the toughest mid-power vehicles you can find and will astonish you with its roaring fire-breathing flights up to 2500 feet.

Kit features:

• Weighs just 1.65 pounds
• Flies on anything from E to I motors
• Airframe made of tough, ultra light weight fiberglass
• Over 2 inches in diameter
• Stands 41 inches tall
• Fiberglass nose cone
• Fiberglass centering rings
• Fiberglass fins
• 29mm motor mount
• Kevlar® shock cord
• 24" nylon parachute

All of this for only $79.95!

Website: http://www.wildmanrocketry.com/

Reader comments:

#1 Re: Article: Wildman introduces all-fiberglass Drago mid-power kit

It looks like Wildman has another winner. A 2" all fiberglass kit for $80. Great value.
Gary

TFRLLC on 10-17-2009 06:49 PM

#2 Re: Article: Wildman introduces all-fiberglass Drago mid-power kit

Darrell I think the caption for the articles image is wrong. Just a heads up.

lkal32 on 10-17-2009 07:47 PM

#3 Re: Article: Wildman introduces all-fiberglass Drago mid-power kit

Quote:

Darrell I think the caption for the articles image is wrong. Just a heads up.

What, you don't have any 29mm M850's?

ddmobley on 10-17-2009 10:28 PM

#4 Re: Article: Wildman introduces all-fiberglass Drago mid-power kit

An E motor? Seriously? At 1.65 lbs what E motor is going to safely lift that? Sorry, but I find that a bit of a stretch. Of course, that depends on what "rule of thumb" you use for the thrust to weight ratio.



-Dave

DAllen on 10-18-2009 10:30 AM

#5 Re: Article: Wildman introduces all-fiberglass Drago mid-power kit

An E30 should be ok in there?

New Ocean on 10-18-2009 10:43 AM

#6 Re: Article: Wildman introduces all-fiberglass Drago mid-power kit

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An E30 should be ok in there?

Bit of a stretch; a sim shows an apogee of around 300 feet and a marginal speed off the rail. I guess for advertising purposes you could say it would work, but I wouldn't try to fly it that way.

mcaplinger on 10-18-2009 01:43 PM

#7 Re: Article: Wildman introduces all-fiberglass Drago mid-power kit

Oh, c'mon, I've flown an Aerotech Arreaux (right at 1 lb) on an Estes E9. Okay, that wasn't the smartest flight ever, but it did make it off the rail, it did fly, and the parachute did eject before impact (about 30 feet AGL, iirc). 150' of altitude and about 300' down range.

JordanT on 10-18-2009 01:53 PM

#8 Re: Article: Wildman introduces all-fiberglass Drago mid-power kit

We have flown it on an E30 not a great flight but it worked.
We have also flown it on an CTI I224 much better
Tim

WILDMANRS on 10-19-2009 09:43 AM

#9 Re: Article: Wildman introduces all-fiberglass Drago mid-power kit

Any plans on coming out with a 38mm Minimum diameter fiberglass Wildman rocket?

danfrank on 10-20-2009 01:08 AM

#10 Re: Article: Wildman introduces all-fiberglass Drago mid-power kit

I haven't planned on it ,but you never know.
There is another new one in the barn waiting for final production testing
Tim

WILDMANRS on 10-20-2009 12:01 PM

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