- 12 Pack intermediate skill level Viking model rocket kits: each kit is individually wrapped with materials and step-by-step instructions required to assemble the rocket - perfect for schools, clubs, and rocket demonstrations. This rocket has 48 possible fin configurations that can be used for it. Students can hypothesize how their fin arrangement will affect the rocket’s flight then put it to the test by launching it.
- Skill Level: The Viking is an Intermediate skill level rocket, which will help a budding rocketeer develop some basic model building and finishing (priming and painting) skills.
- High performance: The Viking rocket can reach heights over 1,600 feet (on a C6-7). Experience the thrill of seeing your rocket soar into the sky — then it will drift back to earth on a bright streamer, offering an exciting and unforgettable flying experience!
- The Estes Viking rocket is a versatile and highly customizable rocket that offers the ultimate high-performance flying experience. With three, four, or five fins and 48 possible arrangements, the Viking rocket is perfect for aerodynamics comparison studies. The flexible fins allow for unique flying experiences every time you launch.
- Recommended Engines (not included): 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
The Estes Viking rocket bulk pack contains 12 rocket kit packets with materials and instructions required to assemble the rocket. Additional equipment and supplies are required to launch the rocket, including launch system, model rocket engines, starters, recovery wadding, and glue (all sold separately). This rocket bulk pack has 12 individual packets, which allows each child to experience assembling and launching (with required components) the rocket and is suitable for youth group activities such as with clubs and schools.
What You Need to Build (sold separately): Scissors, Pencil, Ruler, Fine Sandpaper, Carpenter's Glue, Plastic Cement, Hobby Knife, Masking Tape, Clear Tape, Primer, Paint, Clear Coat (optional)
What You Need to Fly (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.
Technical Specifications:
Recommended Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
Projected Max Altitude: 1600 ft. (488 m)
Recovery System: Streamer
Length: 12.1 in. (30.7 cm)
Diameter: 0.74 in. (19 mm)
Weight: 0.6 oz. (17 g)
Fin Material: Cardstock
This product recommended for children ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.