Rocket Powered RC — The Me-163 Komet

[GSNadmin]

When it comes to blasting off from the runway, nothing beats a rocket powered warbird. Fireworks and firepower all in one package, what a great combination! Anyway, one of our favorite RC WW 2 warbirds is the rocket-powered flying wing the Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet!



(Above) plans available from the MAN library at the AirAgeStore.com website.

What do you guys think of these rocket planes? Having a glow engine in the nose and using a rocket motor in the tail for takeoff is really exciting!



(Above and Below) Kevin Shaw at the LI Skyhawks Fun Fly



Light the fire and drop the tires!

The warbird guys from the Long Island Skyhawks club have been flying them for years without incident! What do you think? Is there a Komet in your future?

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[ghoffman]

How about an electric foamie version with an Estes rocket motor in the tail? Do you need a jet waiver for this?

 

[Jetpainter]

How about an electric foamie version with an Estes rocket motor in the tail? Do you need a jet waiver for this?

Several guys in my club have the electric foamies with the Estes motor. All the rocket motor does is make smoke. It adds no thrust that you notice. Kinda cool though.