CP Method:	Rocksim/Rocksim
CP Position From Front:	20.17 inches
Decals:	Waterslide
Diameter:	1.64 inches
Fin Material:	Balsa
Fin Span:	6.30 inches
Manufacturer:	Semroc
Model:	KV-40
Nose Cone Material:	Balsa
Power:	Low-Power
Product Type:	Kit
Recommended Motors:	A8-3, B6-4, C6-5
Recovery:	Parachute
Skill Level:	2
Status:	In-Production
Style:	Clone, Sport
Tags:	Family:Centuri:Centurion

Reviews

• Semroc Centurion By John Lee (March 29, 2008)

  Brief: This rocket is a retro-repro, 18mm, standard 4FNC rocket with baffle ejection and dual parachute recovery system. Construction: The balsa sheet was within the instructions and was broken in many places parallel to the grain. One fin was broken into 2 pieces, the other three were broken into three pieces each. Let me hasten to add, I am NOT blaming Semroc for this. This ...

• Semroc Centurion By Ron Wirth (July 12, 2007)

  Brief: The Centurion is another nice addition in the Semroc Retro-Repro series of rockets. For being a 4FNC rocket, it has some cool extras, namely the dual chutes, ejection baffle and shape of the laser cut fins that lead me to purchasing this rocket. I really like the curved portion of the fin at the rear of the rocket. Construction: This kit comes with 2 sections of body ...

• Semroc Centurion By Chan Stevens (June 7, 2007)

  Brief: The original Centurion was introduced in 1970 by Centuri and was one of the first rockets to introduce an ejection baffle system, eliminating the need for recovery wadding. This is good for long, slow flights, and a nice flier. Construction: The parts list: Balsa nose cone 2 ST-16 body tubes 4 Laser-cut balsa fins 18mm motor kit 2 12" plastic ...

• Semroc Centurion By Bill Eichelberger (May 31, 2007)

  Brief: Originally a Centuri kit circa 1971-77, the Centurion was perfectly sized to fit in with the Estes Big Bertha and Semroc Vega. With 18mm power and an ejection baffle that all but eliminated the need for recovery wadding, the Centurion was another choice in the crowded field of skill level one birds that were perfect for flights from smaller fields. The Semroc version also ...

Rocksim Design Files

• Semroc Centurion

Blog Posts

• Model Rocket Building Blog
• Refinishing the Centurion Part1 (2011-11-25)
• Refinishing the Centurion Part 2 (2011-11-28)
• Refinishing the Centurion Part 3 (2011-11-29)
• Refinishing the Centurion Part 4 (2011-11-30)
• Semroc Booster 16 in the Centurion (2012-02-22)
• Semroc Centurion with the Semroc Booster 16 (2012-03-09)
• Centurion Re-Build AGAIN! Part 1 (2012-05-11)
• Centurion Re-Build AGAIN! Part 2 (2012-05-12)
• Centurion Re-Build AGAIN! Part 3 (2012-05-14)
• Centurion Re-Build AGAIN! Part 4 (2012-05-15)
• Centurion Autopsy (2013-01-14)
• Centurion Project Part 2 Cosmic Explorer Engine Mount (2013-03-14)
• Centurion Project Part 3 Cosmic Explorer Engine Mount (2013-03-15)
• Centurion Project Part 4 Cosmic Explorer Fin Fitting (2013-03-16)
• Centurion Project Part 5 Cosmic Explorer Fin Primer and Gluing (2013-03-16)
• Centurion Project Part 6 Cosmic Explorer Paint (2013-03-17)
• Centurion Project Part 7 Cosmic Explorer Decals (2013-03-19)
• Centurion Project Part 9 Cosmic Explorer Fin Decals (2013-03-22)
• Centurion Project Part 10 Cosmic Explorer Upper Body Paint Problems (2013-03-23)
• Centurion Project Cosmic Explorer Finished (2013-03-24)
• Centurion Project - Part 1 Interchangable Motor Mounts (2013-03-29)
• Centurion Project Part 2 Engine Mount Parts (2013-03-30)
• Centurion Project Part 3 Baffle (2013-04-01)
• Centurion Project Part 4 Engine Mount Block (2013-04-01)
• Centurion Project Problem (2013-04-04)
• Centurion Project Part 5 2 Engine Cluster Mount (2013-04-07)
• Centurion Project Part 6, Dowel Locks (2013-04-08)
• Centurion Project Part 7, Dowel Locks (2013-04-09)
• Centurion Project - Letter from Marc Goldstein and his Successful Flights (2013-04-09)
• Centurion Project, - It's Back! Part 1 Background (2019-07-04)
• Centurion Project, Part 2, Parts (2019-07-06)
• Centurion Project, Part 3, Semroc EM Instructions (2019-07-08)
• Centurion Project, Part 4, Dual 18mm Engine Mount (2019-07-10)
• Centurion Project, Part 5, Single 24mm Engine Mount (2019-07-11)
• Centurion Project, Part 6, Fin Fix (2019-07-12)
• Centurion Project, Part 7, Fin and Body Tube Fill (2019-07-13)
• Centurion Project, Part 8, Fin Gluing (2019-07-14)
• Centurion Project, Part 9, Ends & Edges (2019-07-15)
• Centurion Project, Part 10, Black and White Paint (2019-07-16)
• Centurion Project, Part 11, Edges and Decals (2019-07-17)
• Centurion Project, Part 12, More Decals and Trimming (2019-07-18)
• Centurion Project, Part 13, Tying It All Up! (2019-07-19)
• Centurion Project, Finished! (2019-07-20)
• Launch! Schoolyard Soccer Field, July 20, 2019 (2019-07-21)