- Military-Scale Rocket
- Uses D, E Estes or D, E, F Aerotech Motors
- Ejection Baffle (no wadding required)
- Includes laser-cut plywood centering rings and fins, plastic nose and tail-cone, 15" plastic parachute kit.
- There are two sets of fins line up on the rocket.
- Over 28" Tall
- Intermediate Assembly Skills Required
This is a sport-scale model of the S25-Berkut which was part of the first operational Surface-To-Air missile system. Developed in the USSR in the 1950's, it was intended to defend Moscow from aerial attacks.
The large fins really make it stand out. The model rocket has an impressive 8.47" fin span and stands nearly 28" tall
Parts
The S25-Berkut rocket kit includes color instructions, plastic nose cone and tail cone, fin toppers, laser-cut balsa fins, plywood centering rings, 15" plastic parachute kit.
Specifications
- Length: 28" (71 cm)
- Diameter: 1.64" (42 mm)
- Weight: 5.47 oz. (155 g)
- Motor Mount: 24 mm
- Recovery System: Parachute
Recommended Single Use Engines (apogee): D12-5 (625 ft), E12-6 (1030 ft), E15-7 (1500 ft), E20-7 (1300 ft), F30-6 (1550 ft), F32-6 (1800 ft)
Recommended 24/40 Reloads (apogee): D15-5* (700 ft), E18-7 (1400 ft), E28-7 (1400 ft), F24-7 (1650 ft)
* Remove 2 sec using delay drilling tool from the 7 sec version of these reloads.