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001949 - Viking™-Builder Kit-2377

Viking™

Sku:001949
$14.99
$14.99
Intermediate

Get ready to launch your creativity to new heights with the Estes Viking model rocket! This amazing research rocket boasts 48 possible different fin configurations, giving you the power to create a rocket that's truly unique and designed by you. With the ability to reach launch heights over 1600 feet on Estes standard model rocket engines, the Viking is perfect for aspiring rocket scientists of all ages.

Build your Viking rocket in just one day and prepare to fly to the moon tomorrow! No matter how you place the fins, this rocket offers the ultimate in high-performance model rocket flight.

To launch your Viking rocket, you'll need the Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, as well as Estes model rocket engines, starters, and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high-quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for the launch controller (not included). Experience the thrill of flight with the Estes Viking model rocket today!

  • SKILL LEVEL: The Viking is an Intermediate level rocket which will help a budding rocketeer develop some basic model building and finishing skills.
  • RECOMMENDED ENGINES: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7, w/Engine Adapter (sold separately) - A10-3T
  • PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 1600 ft. (488 m) on a C6-7

Overview

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.

Overview

What You Need to Fly

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

Technical Specifications

  • Recommended Engines

1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4,
B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
  • Launch System

Porta-Pad II
  • 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

Needed to Build (sold separately)

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).

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This product recommended for children ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.