Orion HAMLV

Go beyond the ordinary with the Orion HAMLV - a bold, three-stage rocket that challenges your skills and delivers spectacular flights at any launch event.

Designer

Kyle Isom

Stage Count

3

Engines

Estes E15
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Apogee

876 m

Total Flight Time

211.2 s

Rocket Length

2452 mm

Max. Diameter

52 mm

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Launch your rocketry ambitions into the stratosphere with the Orion HAMLV, a striking three-stage heavy lifter designed by Kyle Isom. Standing over eight feet tall, the Orion HAMLV commands attention with its slender profile and classic, high-performance lines - perfect for rocketeers seeking a showpiece that truly delivers. This is a build for those ready to master advanced techniques: clustering, staging, and robust recovery systems. The Orion’s modular airframe and sturdy construction reward careful craftsmanship, from the reinforced stage couplers to the precision-cut fins. The three-stage layout offers a thrilling challenge - each stage roaring to life with clusters of Estes engines, soaring to eye-popping altitudes that demand a wide recovery field and a sharp tracking team. The 18-inch nylon parachute brings the final stage home gently, making each launch as rewarding as the build itself. Whether you’re looking for a centerpiece at your next NAR club launch, a candidate for high-flying sport flights, or a jaw-dropping addition to your fleet, the Orion HAMLV is engineered to impress. Assemble your crew, clear the field, and get ready to chase the Orion - this is a rocket for those who dream big and build bigger.
Flight Results
Apogee (hmax) 876 m at 11.7 s
Velocity (vmax) 146 m/s at 6.8 s
Acceleration (amax) 139 m/s² at 2.9 s

Rocket Weight
Lift-Off 775.2 g
Burnout 536.9 g
Propellant Weight 238.3 g

Stability
Center of Gravity (CG) 1371 mm
Center of Pressure (CP) 1557 mm
Stability stable

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