Estes Viking Intermediate Model Rocket Kit (18mm Standard Engine) [1949]

Skill Level 1

The Estes Viking is one fantastic research rocket with 48 possible different fin configurations! This kit gives you five special die cut card stock fins that allow you to create a rocket that's a truly unique rocket of your own design! Take your pick on how you want your rocket to look; fins up, fins down or fins whatever way. You call it, it's your day to be the rocket designer! Customize your own rocket...no matter how you place the fins, it still offers the ultimate in high performance model rocket flight

WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).

Recommended Engines1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
w/Engine Adapter (sold separately)- A10-3T

Projected Max Altitude1600 ft. (488 m)

Recovery System18 in. (45.7 cm) Streamer

Length12.1 in. (30.7 cm)

Diameter.74 in. (19 mm)

Estimated Weight.6 oz. (17 g)

Estimated Assembly Time1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included)

Fin MaterialsCardstock

Decal TypeSelf-stick

Launch SystemPorta-Pad II and Electron Beam Launch Controller

Launch Rod Size1/8"

Age RecommendationEstes model rocketry is recommended for boys and girls ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.

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