The Estes Viking™ model rocket is designed to turn curiosity into discovery through active experimentation. Unlike traditional single configuration rockets, Viking empowers students to explore how design choices affect flight by allowing them to create up to 48 different fin configurations. This makes Viking a powerful teaching tool for lessons focused on aerodynamics, forces, stability, and iterative design.
Designed for Hands-On STEM Exploration
Viking is especially well suited for classroom and group settings where inquiry based learning is the goal. Students can hypothesize how fin placement will impact performance, test their designs through repeated flights, and analyze results. This process reinforces engineering design principles while keeping students engaged through visible, exciting outcomes.
Fast Builds That Fit the School Day
The Viking rocket can be built in a single day using basic classroom tools, making it practical for structured lesson plans, after school programs, and camp activities. Its cardstock fins are durable and easy to work with, allowing students to focus on design decisions rather than complex construction techniques.
High Performance That Inspires Students
When flown on Estes standard model rocket engines, Viking can reach projected altitudes of up to 1600 feet. This impressive performance creates memorable launch days that capture student attention and reinforce enthusiasm for science and engineering. Despite its altitude capability, Viking remains stable and reliable, recovering safely with a bright streamer.
Ideal for Classrooms and Youth Programs
Viking is an excellent fit for upper elementary through middle school students with adult supervision. It supports NGSS aligned instruction in forces and motion, engineering design, and scientific testing. Whether used for individual student projects or collaborative group challenges, Viking encourages creativity while grounding learning in real aerospace principles.
