{"product_id":"estes-low-boom-sst","title":"ESTES Low-Boom SST","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Expert\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0220\/0369\/files\/Expert_Icon_2f516675-dde6-4765-bfaa-8d1609769de7.webp?v=1677095718\" height=\"23\" width=\"176\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supersonic transport (SST) was the future until dangerously loud sonic booms limited where these marvels could fly. The super-quiet Low-Boom SST could begin a new era of supersonic passenger flights. This highly detailed model rocket kit features laser-cut balsa parts, including realistic under-wing “engines pods” and a parachute recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-core-is=\"block\" class=\"ecom-block ecom-core core__block elmspace ecom-zhyk4s6qwed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-stopdrag=\"true\" class=\"ecom__element element__heading ecom-element ecom-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-block ecom-core core__block elmspace ecom-gix9ykxlmsl\" data-core-is=\"block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom__element element__heading ecom-element ecom-html\" data-stopdrag=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"1160\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vAZ15ZwZ7gs\" title=\"Estes Low Boom Rocket\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you Need to Fly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.echosixhobbies.com\/collections\/engines\/products\/c5-3-engines\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link to Estes C5-3 model rocket Engines\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eC5-3 Engines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eC6-3 Engines\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.echosixhobbies.com\/collections\/recovery-wadding\/products\/recovery-wadding\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link to Estes recovery wadding\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRecovery Wadding\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.echosixhobbies.com\/collections\/launch-pads\/products\/porta-pad%C2%AE-ii-launch-pad-and-electron-beam%C2%AE-launch-controller\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link to Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePorta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-block ecom-core core__block elmspace ecom-p72eq9sn1m\" data-core-is=\"block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom__element element__heading ecom-element ecom-html\" data-stopdrag=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-block ecom-core core__block elmspace ecom-42qutk5dok4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom__element element__heading ecom-element ecom-html ecom-type-deffault\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-block ecom-core core__block elmspace ecom-42qutk5dok4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom__element element__heading ecom-element ecom-html ecom-type-deffault\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ecom__heading ecom-db\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-block ecom-core core__block elmspace ecom-qelmp80ckzi short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-element ecom-product-single ecom-product-single__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-product-single__description-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-product-single__description-container\" data-show-type=\"full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-product-single__description--paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-html-des\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Problem with Supersonic Transport\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an era of aerospace marvels, the supersonic transport (SST) stood out. By the mid-1960s, multiple nations were chasing the goal of an SST passenger jet. Imagine traveling from New York to L.A. in less than two hours – it was the verge of a revolution in air travel! But there were problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBudget overruns and projections of enormous operating costs were limiting the passenger SST’s appeal. But the real death knell to an international fleet of SSTs was the excessive sound – these super-fast jets were simply too noisy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SST’s thunderous “sonic booms” – faster-than-sound shock waves – were critically loud. The excessive noise of the SSTs led to the banning of their activity over the continental US, with other nations following suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupersonic flights were eventually limited to ocean routes, causing most nations to drop their SST projects. England and France jointly developed a single model which was produced in very limited numbers. In the end, the revolution never came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Solution to the Sonic Boom Problem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast forward to today. After decades of test flights and analysis, a solution may finally be at hand: The Low-Boom SST. By adjusting critical aspects of aircraft features like nose shape, fuselage length, wing surface area, engine output, etc., researchers can cut down the duration and power of the sonic boom. Nowadays, aviation engineers are safely flying \"Low-boom\" supersonic test aircraft and working on passenger jet designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntroducing the Low-Boom SST Model Rocket:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstes has created a 30-inch long, delta-winged model rocket of the next generation of quiet, super-fast passenger jets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Expert level kit includes balsa-constructed, underwing engine pods and detailed water-slide decals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaunch the Low-Boom SST on a C6-3 engine. Watch it climb to 400 feet before gently returning under a large 15-inch parachute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Low-Boom SST model rocket is a glimpse into a potential SST revolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SST revolution might be on its way after all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-core-is=\"block\" class=\"ecom-block ecom-core core__block elmspace ecom-ihe6znbqrqd short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-element ecom-product-single ecom-product-single__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-product-single__description-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-show-type=\"full\" class=\"ecom-product-single__description-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-product-single__description--paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-html-des\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-core-is=\"block\" class=\"ecom-block ecom-core core__block elmspace ecom-zfrxz5027t\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-stopdrag=\"true\" class=\"ecom__element element__heading ecom-element ecom-html\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Engines: \u003c\/strong\u003eC5-3, C6-3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch System: \u003c\/strong\u003ePorta-Pad II\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch Rod Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1\/8 in. (3.18 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProjected Max Altitude: \u003c\/strong\u003e400 ft. (122 m)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecovery System:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e15 in. (38.1 cm) Parachute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e30 in. (76.2 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.33 in. (34 mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e3.8 oz. (107.7 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFin Material: \u003c\/strong\u003eLaser Cut Balsa Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-block ecom-core core__block ecom-mw79dpm8539\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom__element element__heading ecom-element ecom-html ecom-type-deffault\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ecom__heading ecom-db\"\u003eNeeded to Build\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom-block ecom-core core__block ecom-e7z2feyq8rd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ecom__element ecom-element element__text ecom-type-deffault\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-content ecom-html has-drop-cap-view-framed\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, yellow glue, plastic cement, sanding block, hobby knife, masking tape, clear tape, primer (white), paint (red, white) and clear coat (optional).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/estesrockets.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/007289-Low-Boom-SST-Instructions.pdf?v=1740590209\" title=\"Link to Estes Low-Boom SST model rocket build instructions\"\u003eDownload Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Echo Six Hobbies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48518896550093,"sku":"EMR-007289","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/7778\/0173\/files\/7289LowBoomBagRocket.webp?v=1767835733","url":"https:\/\/collectorsworldtoys.com\/products\/estes-low-boom-sst","provider":"Collectors World Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}