Viking Estes Rockets

The Estes Viking is one fantastic research rocket with 48 possible different fin configurations! This kit gives you five special die cut card stock fins that allow you to create a rocket that's a truly unique rocket of your own design! Take your pick on how you want your rocket to look; fins up, fins down or fins whatever way. You call it, it's your day 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!

This Skill Level 1 rocket kit includes a single piece body tube, molded nose cone and self-stick decals. This rocket is just over 12 inches tall. When flown on standard engines, the Viking is able to reach amazing launch heights over 1600 feet and land safely with its bright orange streamer. The versatile Viking can be built in an afternoon. It's a great high altitude rocket for beginners, class projects, clubs and rocket demonstrations.

Technical Specifications

Skill Level 1
Length: 12.1 in. (30.7 cm)
Diameter: .74 in. (19 mm)
Estimated Weight: .6 oz. (17 g)
Features: Card Stock Fins, Self-stick Decals, Streamer Recovery
Recommended Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3 (First Flight), A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
Projected Max Altitude: 1600 ft. (488 m)

After construction, what other items do I need to launch this rocket?

# ES2220 - Electron Beam Launch Controller
# ES2215 - Porta-Pad II Launch Pad
# ES1598 - A8-3 Engines, pk 4 w/Igniters & Igniter Plugs
# ES002274 - Recovery Wadding

YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PURCHASE ESTES ROCKETS OR ESTES ENGINES. ORDERS FROM OR TO DESTINATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE US, ITS TERRITORIES, POSSESSIONS, APO AND FPO ADDRESSES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

All orders with engines (sizes A-D) will ship via US POSTAL SERVICE only. Engines size E-G will ship UPS Ground only.

All orders ship GROUND regardless of the shipping method chosen.

Estes model rocketry is recommended for ages 10 and up with adult supervision for those under 12. Unless otherwise specified, all models require assembly. Tools, construction and finishing supplies sold separately. In order to launch, a launch system, model rocket engines, igniters and recovery wadding are required - sold separately-unless otherwise specified.

Please note if you intend to order multiple Estes items you can contact us for a better shipping rate.