UGEARS Airplane Launcher - mechanical model

This mechanical launcher is a compact hand-held catapult designed to send model aircraft into the air using a rubber-band motor. The kit contains 198 parts that fit together without glue or screws. Its skeleton-style construction leaves the entire mechanism visible once assembled, so you can watch how the launch works.

Tension is adjusted with a winding crank, which controls how far the aircraft can fly; the manufacturer states flights of more than 30 metres. A safety lock on the release trigger prevents accidental firing. The grip is ergonomically shaped, supporting steady aiming.

The wing settings can be changed before launch, allowing different flight behaviour to be tested. According to the manufacturer, assembly takes about three hours. The finished model measures 28.5 x 34 x 19 cm.