Why choose us?
ROCKETRY LEADER SINCE 1985
LOC Precision provides quality rocket kits and components for every skill level. Your one stop shop for anything rocketry.
One of the ADVANCED SERIES of kits, which include factory pre-slotted airframe and through-the-wall fin construction, the Big Nuke is our large scale version of the perennial favorite Lil Nuke. This heavy duty cardboard model rocket kit comes standard with a 54mm motor mount tube but can fly well on large H, I and J motors as well using optional LOCK IN adapters! We upgraded the shock cord to 18' of 5/8" tubular nylon and added a CEC-3 chain connector to the SCM-4 shock cord mount for heavy duty flying. Parachute Recovery. Rail guides included!
DESCRIPTION
Complexity: Advanced
Diameter: 5.5″
Height: 72″ Big Nuke / 80" Big Nuke 3E
Weight: 7lbs Big Nuke / 8.5lbs Big Nuke 3E
Motor Mount: 54mm/ 75mm Big Nuke 3E
Parachute Size: 60″ / 78" Ripstop Nylon **Colors are random** 3E includes drogue chute
Shock Cord Type: TN-18 18′ 5/8″ Tubular Nylon with sewn loops - 3E includes 2xTN-25
Shock Cord Mount: SCM-3 / SCM-4 with Y-harness Big Nuke 3E
MR-1 motor retention
Rail Guides: 10 series / 15 series Big Nuke 3E
Fin Thickness: 1/4″ LOC N RING / 3/8" LOC N RING Big Nuke 3E
Ring Thickness: 1/4″ LOC N FIN
Instructions: Yes
Decal: YES
Additional Decals: Available here
I got the big Nuke 3E for my L3 rocket. I did end up glassing it although this is not something you have to do. The included RNWS is awesome so I can fly a large range of motors including an M for my L3.
I love mine. Can fly on as little as an H242T on small fields. Great L1 & L2 bird. has been damaged twice but is an easy and economical repair. Occasional dual deploy with the top half of my LOC 1600. Like a giant Red Max, simple, stable crowd favorite.
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After building the Lil” Nuke, my son asked for the Big Nuke for his 12th birthday. After seeing just how BIG it really was when it got here, he was a bit intimidated and thought he may have bitten off more than he could chew. I reassured him that all the techniques he’d used for his Lil” Nuke would work with the Big Nuke.
By the end, his confidence was greatly improved. He is comfortable using the belt sander and doing quality fillets without supervision. The precision fit and quality of the parts certainly helped reduce his frustration along the way. He’ll be soon fly it for his TMP cert.
As a parent, I’m very happy to see his excitement at each step and with the skills he developed along the way.
Another great kit from LOC!
I did my L3 with this on an Aerotech M1350 to mach 1. No glassing or fancy build techniques needed!
Why choose us?
ROCKETRY LEADER SINCE 1985
LOC Precision provides quality rocket kits and components for every skill level. Your one stop shop for anything rocketry.
★★★★★Samantha LeeLocPreVision has completely transformed my hobby experience. I’ve built and flown over a dozen models using their kits, and each one exceeded my expectations. The team is friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate. I can’t thank LocPreVision enough for making this so much fun!
Austin, TX
★★★★★Alex MonroeI upgraded my entire fleet with LocPreVision products and couldn’t be happier. The kits are top-notch, and the support team is incredibly responsive. Every level of certification was smooth and informative—I highly recommend LocPreVision to anyone serious about their craft.
Seattle, WA
★★★★★Peter WaitheMost of my High Power and Mid Power fleet is LOC. I certified all three levels using LOC kits. The quality of the kits & customer service is phenomenal. I would recommend them to everyone.
Millbury, MA
★★★★★Dennis JurusI have 16 LOC models love building them and flying them! Jason has turn the company around and made the hobby a lot more fun and really good people. I sincerely thank you LOC.
Lancaster, NY
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