Centuri Payloader II (KC-20 or #5080) Basic Information.
Centuri Engineering
Payloader II, Payloader
(Not to be confused with the original Payloader KB-4)
KC-20 or #5080
Introduced: 1965
Final Year: 1981
Designer:
Type: Sport/Payload
Motor Mount: 1x18mm
Recovery: Parachute
Stages: 1
Length: 18.5"
Diameter: 1.04"
Span:
Weight: 1.2 oz
Mfg. Description: New larger improved version of Centuri's famous Payloader. Larger, more spacious see-thru payload capsule permits launching of bigger payloads. Payloader II is an excellent kit for both the beginning and advanced rocketeer. Terrific for demonstrations and displays. Study the effects of acceleration on insects and small animal life with assured safe recovery. (Centuri 1965 Catalog)
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Terrific for demonstrations and displays. Large, spacious see-thru payload capsule permits launching of insects or other small animal life to study acceleration effects, with assured safe recovery. Launch crickets, beetles, ants, and other insects to high altitudes. Colorful parachute recovery system. (Centuri 1967 Catalog)
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Text of 1968 Catalog identical to 1967 Catalog
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Great beginner kit! Terrific for displays and demonstrations. Clear plastic capsule permits launching of insects or other small animal life to study acceleration effects. Launch crickets, beetles, grasshoppers and ants to high altitudes. Both capsule and rocket return safely by colorful parachute. Easy to build kit includes decals and complete instructions. (Centuri 1969 Catalog)
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Great beginner kit! Terrific for displays and demonstrations. Plastic capsule permits launch and recovery of insects for acceleration studies. Both capsule and rocket return safely by colorful chute. Decals included (Centuri 1970 Christmas Catalog)
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Clear plastic capsule permits launching of insects or other small animal life to study acceleration effects. Launch crickets, beetles, grasshoppers, and ants to high altitudes. Both capsule and rocket return safely by colorful parachute. Easy to build kit -- includes decals and complete instructions. (Centuri 1971 Catalog)
Centuri 1965 Catalog
Centuri 1967 Catalog
Centuri 1969 Catalog
Centuri 1970 Christmas Catalog
Centuri 1971 Catalog
Centuri 1972 Catalog
Centuri 1979 Catalog
Centuri 1980 Catalog
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