Estes PNC-55AC Model Rocket Nose Cone
Estes PNC-55AC Nose Cone for Model Rockets

PNC-55AC Nose Cone

SKU: 071070
$1.50
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The PNC-55AC Nose Cone is built for reliable performance and sleek style in BT-55 body tube rockets. At once lightweight and durable, its blow-molded HIPS construction keeps your rocket’s mass low for higher altitudes while maintaining the strength to withstand repeated launches and recoveries.

With a smooth, seamless aerodynamic profile, this nose cone minimizes drag for straighter, more stable flight. Featuring a molded-in shoulder for a precise fit and an integrated eyelet for easy parachute or shock cord attachment, it’s ready to deliver consistent results in kits like the Cherokee E, Bull Pup 12D, and Nike-X—or your own custom designs.

  • Diameter: 1.33 in. (34 mm)
  • Material: White Blow Molded HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) Plastic
  • Compatible Body Tube: BT-55
  • Used in these kits: Cherokee E, Bull Pup 12D, Nike-X, Designer Special
  • Lightweight construction: Blow-molded design improves altitude by reducing rocket mass
  • Aerodynamic profile: Smooth, seamless surface minimizes drag for stable flight
  • Integrated features: Molded shoulder and eyelet simplify fit and recovery system setup

Overview

The PNC-55AC Nose Cone is designed to balance strength, lightweight performance, and aerodynamic efficiency for BT-55 body tube rockets. Blow-molded from high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), it provides the ideal combination of durability and low mass to maximize altitude potential while ensuring dependable recovery system deployment.

Its seamless, smooth surface reduces drag and maintains a clean aerodynamic profile, whether conical or ogive in shape. This ensures straighter trajectories, improved stability, and reduced air resistance—helping your rocket perform at its best from launch to recovery.

Engineered for compatibility, the PNC-55AC includes a molded shoulder for a snug, secure fit inside BT-55 tubes. The built-in eyelet simplifies attachment of parachutes or shock cords, making recovery setup quick and reliable.

Used in well-regarded Estes kits such as the Cherokee E, Bull Pup 12D, Nike-X, and the Designer’s Special, this versatile nose cone offers both professional finish and dependable flight performance for new builds or replacement parts.

Estes PNC-55AC Nose Cone for Model Rockets

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