{"product_id":"estes-low-boom-sst-english-only-skill-exp","title":"Estes Low Boom SST (English Only)  Skill EXP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the Estes Low Boom SST (English Only)  Skill EXP at MegaHobby. This model rocket kit offers a construction or collecting project for your model rocketry hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct features and specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Problem with Supersonic Transport\u003c\/h3\u003e \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 \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 \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 \u003ch3\u003eA Solution to the Sonic Boom Problem\u003c\/h3\u003e \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 \u003ch3\u003eIntroducing the Low-Boom SST Model Rocket:\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \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 \u003cli\u003eThe Expert level kit includes balsa-constructed, underwing engine pods and detailed water-slide decals\u003c\/li\u003e \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 \u003cli\u003eThe Low-Boom SST model rocket is a glimpse into a potential SST revolution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe SST revolution might be on its way after all!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlan the complete rocketry project\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview the build requirements and supplied contents before starting. Check the instructions for the exact recommended engine, compatible launch equipment and any recovery supplies needed. A kit, launch set and starter set can contain different equipment; only items specifically listed are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished altitude figures are estimates under the stated conditions, not guaranteed flight results. Follow the supplied instructions and appropriate model rocketry safety guidance when preparing and flying the completed model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore Estes at MegaHobby\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/estes\"\u003eEstes rockets and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/estes-rocket-kits\"\u003eEstes Model Rocket Kits\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/model-rocketry\"\u003eModel Rocketry collection\u003c\/a\u003e, then find \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003ebuilding tools\u003c\/a\u003e and finishing materials in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003ePaint Store\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67890670403658,"sku":"EST7289","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/7289LowBoomBagRocket.png?v=1793683560","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/estes-low-boom-sst-english-only-skill-exp","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}