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VK-7 Cluster (2) Sounding Model Rocket Kit

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VK-7 Cluster (2) Sounding Model Rocket Kit
  

$44.95
In Stock. Ships Nov 4

  • 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: 12+

Recommended Engines (apogee ft):

B4-4 (360), B6-4 (370), C6-5 (850)

Specifications

  • Length: 29.5" (75 cm)
  • Diameter: 1.64" (42 mm)
  • Weight: 5.4 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

Everything in this section is needed to build and fly this rocketPriceAdd to Cart
Complete Launch System by Estes$50.20Buy
3/16" 2-Piece Maxi-Rod$19.00Buy
DuraPro Carpenters Glue. 236ml$7.50Buy
Hobby Knife with Safety Cap$4.20Buy
CA C-Bond Thin$7.50Buy
4 Sanding sheets Grit 150 to 600$3.10Buy
Tamiya White Primer (180 ml)$14.00Buy
Tamiya Gloss Black Spray Paint. TS14$11.00Buy
Tamiya Semi-Gloss Black Spray Paint. TS29$11.00Buy
B6-4 model rocket engine. 3 pack$15.30Buy
4 pack of 1.5 v ProCell AA batteries$4.95Buy
Recommended MotorsPriceAdd to Cart
B4-4 model rocket engine. 3 pack$15.30Buy
B6-4 model rocket engine. 3 pack$15.30Buy
C6-5 model rocket engine. 3 pack$16.50Buy

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.



  • Manufactured by: Rocketarium