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BATON ROUGE, Lousiana USA — Giant Leap Rocketry is proud to announce the arrival of the Mariah-54, a revolutionary 54mm minimum-diameter kit.

The Mariah 54, like no other rocket you've seen.

Like its smaller cousin—the Mariah-38—it features Giant Leap's new Shotgun Recovery System™. This means that the Mariah-54 is dual-deployment capable but has only one separation point to reduce drag and increase performance.

The Shotgun configuration makes this a unique and high-performance rocket. The Mariah-54 is a complex rocket that comes with a detailed 25-page instruction and flight manual. It is intended for intermediate to advanced fliers who want to reach extreme altitudes as well as for those attempting speed or altitude records.

The Mariah-54 kit comes with Giant Leap's phenomenal Magna-Frame™ composite airframe tubing, curved fins made from G-10 fiberglass, a 54mm Pinnacle™ nose cone, a 36" parachute and Kevlar® recovery system. Another feature of the Mariah-54 is an updated version of Giant Leap's Bread-Box Avionics Bay™ with its sliding access door to easily insert your electronics.

The Mariah-54 is available at an introductory price of just $119.00. The kit can also be purchased in a money-saving package with the Raven2 Altimeter from Featherweight.

Specifications:

Length: 62"
Diameter: 2.1"
Dry Weight: 36 ounces (without motor, electronics or adhesive)
Motor Mount: 54mm (38mm with optional Slimline adapter)

To learn more about the Mariah-54, go to www.giantleaprocketry.com and click on "What's New."

KEVLAR® is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company in the United States.

Reader comments:

#1 Re: Article: Giant Leap Rocketry releases revolutionary new Mariah-54

Great rocket! Is this direct only or can I get it through Coast Rocketry in British Columibia?

LenB on 06-29-2011 01:44 AM

#2 Re: Article: Giant Leap Rocketry releases revolutionary new Mariah-54

Either way, it's your choice.

Kent/GLR

freddiejojo on 06-29-2011 11:33 AM

#3 Re: Article: Giant Leap Rocketry releases revolutionary new Mariah-54

What is the timeline looking on the 75mm version?

babp1011 on 06-29-2011 12:16 PM

#4 Re: Article: Giant Leap Rocketry releases revolutionary new Mariah-54

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What is the timeline looking on the 75mm version?

I can't provide exact dates, but it is in progress now. Flight testing with M motors will be required as well prior to release. It will be sooner rather than later.

Thank you for your interest.

Kent/GLR

freddiejojo on 06-29-2011 03:31 PM

#5 Re: Article: Giant Leap Rocketry releases revolutionary new Mariah-54

Quote:

Quote:

What is the timeline looking on the 75mm version?

I can't provide exact dates, but it is in progress now. Flight testing with M motors will be required as well prior to release. It will be sooner rather than later.

Thank you for your interest.

Kent/GLR

I'd be happy to test that for you, Kent.

Steve_Shannon on 06-29-2011 03:55 PM

#6 Re: Article: Giant Leap Rocketry releases revolutionary new Mariah-54

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I'd be happy to test that for you, Kent.

I bet you would! Unfortunately, there are several ahead of you. That said, I'll keep you in mind for upcoming projects, how's that? I've got a dozen or so more designs I'm working on that will keep me busy for at least a year and will need a tester(s). I like to farm out different things to different people according to their skills and the demands of the design. Keeps things fresh that way.

Take care,

Kent/GLR

freddiejojo on 06-29-2011 07:54 PM

#7 Re: Article: Giant Leap Rocketry releases revolutionary new Mariah-54

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I'd be happy to test that for you, Kent.

I bet you would! Unfortunately, there are several ahead of you. That said, I'll keep you in mind for upcoming projects, how's that? I've got a dozen or so more designs I'm working on that will keep me busy for at least a year and will need a tester(s). I like to farm out different things to different people according to their skills and the demands of the design. Keeps things fresh that way.

Take care,

Kent/GLR

You too, Kent. I hope you, Joe, and Ed have a great 4th.

Steve_Shannon on 06-29-2011 07:58 PM

#8 Re: Article: Giant Leap Rocketry releases revolutionary new Mariah-54

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I'd be happy to test that for you, Kent.

Me too! Count me in, Kent.

Stealthfixr on 06-29-2011 09:44 PM

#9 Re: Article: Giant Leap Rocketry releases revolutionary new Mariah-54

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Me too! Count me in, Kent.

Oh, to be popular.

Kent

freddiejojo on 06-30-2011 08:48 AM

#10 Re: Article: Giant Leap Rocketry releases revolutionary new Mariah-54

How high do you think the Mariah 75 will go on an M? It might make a fun L3 cert rocket, if I could find it after the launch...

Sam

fineberg on 07-05-2011 06:57 PM

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