þÿ<!DOCTYPE HTML> <!-- --> <HTML><HEAD><TITLE>U.S. Rockets Ace Series Page</TITLE> <META content="text/html; charset=windows-1252" http-equiv=Content-Type> <!-- last modified: 1-7-11 --> <META content=document name=resource-type> <META content=" " name=description> <META content="kits, kit, rocket kits, rockets, hobby, hobby rockets U.S. Rockets, rocket, high power, model, model rocket, Aero-Roc, California Rocketry, Tripoli, NAR, TRA, USR, expendable, all weather, ar2b, arcon, banshee, basic, berlinetta, big rocket, experimental, fatso, fiberglass, gigantor, interroc, mega-roc, sonic, starfire, start, swarm, swarm Jr, terminator, tomahawk, twelve inch, warp, warp 1, warp 2, wet dream, weightlofter, 18mm, 24mm, 24mm, 29mm, 306mm, 38mm, 54mm, 75mm, 98mm" name=keywords> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff link=#ff0000 text=#0000ff vLink=#8000ff> <CENTER> <CENTER> <FONT color=#0000ff size=+2><B>U.S. ROCKETS</B></font> <br> <IMG SRC="usrlogo.gif" ALT="U.S. Rockets logo"> <br><font size=+1>More power to you!!<br></font> <font size=+0> Genesis of LMR & HPR.</font> <br><br> <CENTER> <TR> <FONT color=#00cc00 size=+4><B> Ace Series</B></font> <br><img width="200" src="images/acelogo.jpg"> <br><br> <FONT size=+2 color=#000000><b>THE LONG AWAITED ACE SERIES</B><br></FONT> <FONT size=+1 color=#000000> The new era 2011 meets old skewl and the original 1977 <br> consumer high power rocket pioneer. Not clones. Remastered.</FONT></TD></TR> <br><br> <CENTER> <TABLE align=center border=BORDER cellPadding=3 cellSpacing=2 width=850> <TBODY> <TR bgcolor="#C0C0C0"> <TD colspan=10 align=center><FONT size=+1 color=#000000> <b>ACE SERIES masters kits</B> </FONT> </TD></TR> <TR bgcolor="#00cc00"> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>ROCKET KIT</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>SKILL</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>MOTOR</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>DIA.</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>LEN.</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>WT.</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>DRAG</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>CP (")</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>SKU#</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>PRICE</B></FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT size=+1><B><A href="prototype/acefugue.htm">Fugue</A></B></FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>2</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>29mm</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>2.42"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>34"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>1.0 Lb</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>0.25e</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>na</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>A-001</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>$49.95</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT size=+1><B><A href="prototype/aceallegro.htm">Allegro</A></B></FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>1</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>4x24mm</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>2.42"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>54"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>1.3 Lb</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>0.55e</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>na</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>A-002</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>$49.95</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT size=+1><B><A href="prototype/acecantata.htm">Cantata</A></B></FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>2</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>3x29mm and 4x24mm</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>4"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>58"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>1.5 Lb</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>0.45e</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>na</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>A-003</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>$89.95</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT size=+1><B><A href="prototype/aceallegrolargo.htm">Allegro Largo</A></B></FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>1</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>3x38mm or<br>3x29mm</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>4"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>102"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>3.3 Lb</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>0.50e</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>na</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>A-015</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>$139.95</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT size=+1><B><A href="prototype/aceallegro3000.htm">Allegro 3000</A></B></FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>1</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>7x24mm</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>3.16"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>68"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>2.3 Lb</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>0.55e</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>na</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>A-019</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>$119.95</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT size=+1><B><A href="prototype/aceallegro4x29mm.htm">Allegro 4x29mm</A></B></FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>1</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>4x29mm</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>3.16"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>68"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>2.3 Lb</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>0.55e</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>na</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>A-028</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>$119.95</FONT></TD></TR> <TR bgcolor="#C0C0C0"> <TD colspan=10 align=center><FONT size=+1 color=#000000> <b>ACE SERIES mass market kits</B> </FONT> </TD></TR> <TR bgcolor="#00cc00"> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>ROCKET KIT</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>SKILL</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>MOTOR</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>DIA.</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>LEN.</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>WT.</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>DRAG</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>CP (")</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>SKU#</B></FONT></TD> <TD ><FONT color=#000000 size=+1><B>PRICE</B></FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT size=+1><B><A href="prototype/acesquid.htm">Squid</A></B></FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>1</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>29mm</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>2.60"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>56"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>0.4 Lb</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>0.75e</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>na</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>A-005</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>$49.95</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT size=+1><B><A href="prototype/aceminicantata.htm">Mini-Cantata</A></B></FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>1</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>29mm</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>2.60"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>41"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>0.7 Lb</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>0.45e</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>na</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>A-010</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>$49.95</FONT></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><FONT size=+1><B><A href="prototype/aceminiallegro.htm">Mini-Allegro</A></B></FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>1</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>4x18mm</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>1.9"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>34.5"</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>0.3 Lb</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>0.55e</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>na</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>A-014</FONT></TD> <TD align=middle><FONT size=+1>$39.95</FONT></TD></TR> </TBODY></TABLE> <br><FONT size=-1><B>Parachutes not included.</B></FONT><br><br> <CENTER> <TABLE align=center border=BORDER cellPadding=3 cellSpacing=2 width=850> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT SIZE="+1">All U.S. Rockets <B>ACE Series</B> kits feature pre-cut wood fins, heavy duty airframe tubes, strong shock cord, illustrated assembly and flight instructions, decal and all the high quality parts needed to successfully assemble and fly a high performance model rocket. Launcher, motors, parachute, glue, sandpaper, sealer and paint not included. <br><br>The ACE Series is reminiscent of <b>the original HPR kit manufacturer Ace Rocket Manufacturing</b> from San Fernando, CA. They went out of business about the same time HPR became official and formalized in the NAR, but the greatness of this pioneering company lives on in this series meant to inspire and excite and remind. One person really can make a difference in thousands of people's lives. Thanks Korey Kline. </FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <br><br> <CENTER> <TABLE cellPadding=5 cellSpacing=5> <TBODY> <TR> <TD bgColor=#eeeeee width=550> <P><FONT color=#0000ff size=+1><B><A href="prototype/acefugue.htm">FUGUE</A></B> is a rocket with a 29mm motor mount. FUGUE has an exceptionally low coefficient of drag due to the long boattail and the fins attached through the shroud. It coasts far longer than most rockets so use a bit longer of delay on F and larger motors. The through the shroud fin attach makes FUGUE exceptionally strong so it has <b>NO POWER LIMIT</b>. <br><br> Definition: Fugue (music), a compositional procedure characterized by the systematic imitation of a principal theme (called the subject) in simultaneously sounding melodic lines (counterpoint). </FONT></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <TABLE cellPadding=5 cellSpacing=5> <TBODY> <TR> <TD bgColor=#eeeeee width=550> <P><FONT color=#0000ff size=+1><B><A href="prototype/aceallegro.htm">ALLEGRO</A></B> is a rocket with 4x24mm motor mounts. ALLEGRO has a stable design due to the long length. It is also very strong due to the fins being wedge attached. It coasts far longer than most rockets so use a bit longer of delay on D and larger motors. The wedge fin attach makes ALLEGRO exceptionally strong so it has <b>NO POWER LIMIT</b>. <br><br> Definition: Musical tempo meaning cheerful or brisk. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <TABLE cellPadding=5 cellSpacing=5> <TBODY> <TR> <TD bgColor=#eeeeee width=550> <P><FONT color=#0000ff size=+1><B><A href="prototype/acecantata.htm">CANTATA</A></B> is a rocket with a 3x 29mm AND 4x24mm motor mounts. The through the wall fin attach makes CANTATA exceptionally strong.<br><br> Definition: A choral composition, either sacred and resembling a short oratorio or secular, as a lyric drama set to music but not to be acted. (literally 'sung', derived from the Italian word 'cantare') is a vocal composition with an instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <TABLE cellPadding=5 cellSpacing=5> <TBODY> <TR> <TD bgColor=#eeeeee width=550> <P><FONT color=#0000ff size=+1><B><A href="prototype/aceetude.htm">ETUDE</A></B> is a rocket with a 29mm motor mount. Simple assembly and easy flying for beginners.<br><br> Definition: An etude is a study, intended originally for the technical practice of the player. An etude (a French word meaning study), is an instrumental musical composition, most commonly of considerable difficulty, usually designed to provide practice material for perfecting a particular technical skill. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <TABLE cellPadding=5 cellSpacing=5> <TBODY> <TR> <TD bgColor=#eeeeee width=550> <P><FONT color=#0000ff size=+1><B><A href="prototype/acestaccatto.htm">STACCATTO</A></B> is a LOOONNNG rocket with a 29mm motor mount. Superroc competition (with high power) is the forte of STACCATTO.<br><br> Definition: The short, abrupt execution of sounds whereby the sounds are clearly separated from one another. Staccato is the opposite of legato. It is indicated either by the term "staccato" or by dots above or below the notes. On string instruments, staccato is the execution of several notes by the abrupt movement of the bow upward or downward. Marked by short clear-cut playing or singing of tones or chords (a staccato style). </FONT></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <TABLE cellPadding=5 cellSpacing=5> <TBODY> <TR> <TD bgColor=#eeeeee width=550> <P><FONT color=#0000ff size=+1><B><A href="prototype/aceandante.htm">ANDANTE</A></B> is a rocket with a 29mm motor mount. <br><br> Definition: The first two measures of Mozart's Sonata K. 331, which indicates the tempo as "Andante grazioso". Andante at a walking pace (76 - 108 bpm). Tempo (Italian for time, plural: tempi ) is the speed or pace of a given piece. It is a crucial element of composition, as it can affect the mood and difficulty of a piece. </FONT></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <br><br> <CENTER> <TABLE align=center border=BORDER cellPadding=3 cellSpacing=2 width=850> <TBODY> <TR> <TD align=center><FONT SIZE="+1"><b> Research, drawings, kit engineering, and modern manufacturing optimizations by Jerry Irvine. </b></FONT></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <br><br> <img src="prototype/aceadCRm.7-81.19.jpg"><br> <FONT color=#000000 size=+1> Historical advertisement for Ace Rocket Manufacturing from July <br> 1981 California Rocketry magazine. It shows their Mission <br> Hills, CA P.O. 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