| L-13 |
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| Specifications: Length: 35.5" Diameter: 1.637" Fin Span: 3.21" Weight: 2.9 oz |
From 1936 - 1939 Goddard began work on the K and L series of
rockets. These rockets were much larger than his previous attempts
and they were plagued with failures. The main problem was
overheating and burn through of the engine. Several attempts were
made to solve this problem, including running the liquid oxygen
around the outside of the combustion chamber, but this was ruled as
too complex.
In the end, he downsized his efforts and worked on lightening the
rocket to help attain higher altitudes.
The L-13 rocket was the king of this effort reaching an altitude of
2700 meters on March 26th, 1937 with a burn time of 22.3 seconds.
This 1:5.5 sport scale model of Goddard's L-13 rocket is a fairly easy
build and will provide you with a very nice looking reproduction of
this most famous rocket. Turning in outstanding flights on all motors,
the L-13 is a must for scale enthusiast as well as history buffs and
those who just want a very cool rocket to show off at their next
launch!
rockets. These rockets were much larger than his previous attempts
and they were plagued with failures. The main problem was
overheating and burn through of the engine. Several attempts were
made to solve this problem, including running the liquid oxygen
around the outside of the combustion chamber, but this was ruled as
too complex.
In the end, he downsized his efforts and worked on lightening the
rocket to help attain higher altitudes.
The L-13 rocket was the king of this effort reaching an altitude of
2700 meters on March 26th, 1937 with a burn time of 22.3 seconds.
This 1:5.5 sport scale model of Goddard's L-13 rocket is a fairly easy
build and will provide you with a very nice looking reproduction of
this most famous rocket. Turning in outstanding flights on all motors,
the L-13 is a must for scale enthusiast as well as history buffs and
those who just want a very cool rocket to show off at their next
launch!
Original proto type, tail end showing the tail shroud, fins and
launch rails. If you look closely, you can see the launch lugs
hidden there inside the rail assembly.
launch rails. If you look closely, you can see the launch lugs
hidden there inside the rail assembly.
Close up of the nose cone and forward rail assemblies. One of
the neat things about this kit is the added detail provided in the
nose cone turning.
the neat things about this kit is the added detail provided in the
nose cone turning.
| L-13 on the pad during the November launch at CMASS. |
| Great flight on a C6-3 motor, the L-13 produces wonderful flights and looks very nice in the air. The simple design makes for reliable launches and recovery and is a breeze to prep for flight. |
Close up of one of the lower rails showing the hidden launch lugs.
The original proto type had 2 lugs but the kit only has one as
that is all that was needed.
The original proto type had 2 lugs but the kit only has one as
that is all that was needed.
| Click on photos below to see larger image. |
| Nice recovery on a trademark FlisKits diamond 16" parachute! |
