- Over 29" Tall, 2-Motor Cluster Kit. Uses B, C Estes Motors
- Comes with Ejection Baffle (no wadding required) and decals
- The kit includes illustrated instructions, motor mount kit with plywood cluster centering rings, body tubes, sturdy coupler, bands, nose cone, pre-cut basswood fins and 18" pre-assembled plastic parachute.
- There are three bands which go across the rocket's airframe to add detail to the model. Small rectangles glued on the fins, to add even more detail.
- Requires 3/16" Launch Rod, Intermediate Assembly Skills Required. Age: 14+
Recommended Engines (apogee ft):
2 x B4-4 (360), 2 x B6-4 (370), 2 x C6-5 (850)
Specifications
- Length: 29.5" (75 cm)
- Diameter: 1.64" (42 mm)
- Weight: 5.43 oz. (154 g)
Description
This is a flying semi-scale model of the Viking sounding rocket, which was developed by the US to provide a better vehicle than the German V2. In the 1950's, several of the Viking rockets were designed and flown by the US Navy. As part of a scientific mission, the Viking 7 climbed to 136 miles, and beat the altitude record of the V2. This rocket flies to more reasonable altitudes on a cluster of 2 model rocket motors. Try two B's for a smaller launch site, or go wild with two C motors.
Requires
Construction Video*
* This video does not substitute the instructions provided with rocket. The videos below provided by an independent builder and some steps are not exactly as per instructions.