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Viking™

Viking™

SKU: 001949
Regular price $14.99
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The Viking model rocket is an amazing rocket with 48 possible fin configurations. When flown on Estes standard model rocket engines, the Viking is able to reach launch heights of over 1600 feet. Build the Viking in a day and fly to the moon tomorrow.

This kit comes with five special die-cut card stock fins. These fins allow you to create a rocket that's truly unique and designed by you!

Take your pick on how you want your Viking rocket to look; fins up, fins down or fins whatever way. It's your chance 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.

Key features of the Viking rocket:

  • The Viking is capable of reaching impressive launch heights over 1600 feet when flown on Estes standard model rocket engines.
  • With its easy-to-build design, you can have the Viking assembled and launched in just one day.
  • Whether you choose to place the fins up, down, or in any other configuration, the Viking offers the ultimate in high performance model rocket flight.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter’s glue, plastic cement, hobby knife, masking tape, clear tape, primer (white), paint (green, yellow) and clear coat (optional). (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.)

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).

Projected Max Altitude

1600 ft. (488 m)

Recovery System

18 in. (45.7 cm) Streamer

Length

12.1 in. (30.7 cm)

Diameter

0.74 in. (19 mm)

Estimated Weight

0.6 oz. (17 g)

Estimated Assembly Time

1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included)

Fin Materials

Cardstock

Decal Type

Self-stick

Launch System

Porta-Pad II and Electron Beam Launch Controller

Launch Rod Size

1/8"

Age Recommendation

Estes 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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