Estes - Cobra 1500 (#1294) Gallery

BT-55 (1.325") x 59" long the Cobra-1500 (1500mm) was a stock superroc back in the 70's. Easy assembly made it a favorite "qualifier" at club contest.
Set up for B and C motors it was a very nice flying model just for fun.

Still flying today with over 50 flights it still looks graceful coming off the rod.

Edit: diameter error corrected.


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The original Estes Cobra 1500 had a BT-55 body tube.

Leo said:

The original Estes Cobra 1500 had a BT-55 body tube.

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You may be right Leo:
I seem to recall stowing the Cobra-1500 nose first in my Mean Machine during transport so it would have had to been BT-55.
Sorry my Oops.

Welcome to the Estes - Cobra 1500 (#1294) Gallery on TRF.

This gallery showcases the Estes - Cobra 1500 (#1294) and those rockets derived from it. Particularly appropriate in this thread are the following:


Estes: Cobra 1500: #1294



as well as any upscales, downscales, clones, kitbashes or other derivative works. Even Goonies qualify!

Estes Cobra 1500 (#1294) Basic Information.

Estes Industries

MODEL NAME: Cobra 1500 Also known as:

NUMBER: #1294

Introduced: 1978
Final Year: 1985
Designer: Mike Dorffler

Type: Sport
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 59"
Diameter: 1.325"
Span:
Weight: 3.17 oz

Mfg. Description: Attain flights over 700 feet with "C" engines with this extra long sport flier. Giant decal sheet plus die-cut balsa fins, quick release engine mount, and plastic nose cone. Perfect demonstration model with large 18" parachute recovery. (Estes 1978 Catalog)



Estes 1978 Catalog Estes 1981 Catalog Estes 1983 Catalog







First post in this thread featuring this rocket.

See Also: LINKS
EMRR
RocketReviews
Mfg. Page


If you have any additional information on this rocket and/or catalog photos please let us know.

Completed today. Used original deteriorating decals. 2 thick coats of Micro-film to save them. As close to the original in dimensions as possible. Love the 70's-80's kit.