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Tomahawk SLCM Right

You may notice I tapered the launch lugs on this model. Partly for cosmetic reasons, and partly because it might reduce air drag, but I don't know that it's been scientifically proven. The air-intake adds drag I'm sure, but I am banking on it not being that much of a problem, so I didn't go through with my thoughts of providing vent holes on the back of the scoop, which would make the model look a bit odd and would not entirely reduce the drag anyway.  We'll just have to see if this model can hit the 600 foot apogee as claimed by Quest.