Rocketarium Flying Model Rocket Kit SA-2 Guideline surface to air missile RK-SA2GD

Description

The real life S-75 Dvina (NATO code name SA-2 Guideline) is a boosted surface to air missile designed by the former Soviet Union and still in use in numerous countries today including Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Syria, as well as a great many other countries. This missile became famous for being the one to shoot down Francis Gary Powers' U-2 spy plane on May 1st, 1960. The scale model kit of this missile is a stunning representation of the real deal and can reach altitudes of up to 1350 feet (411 m) on an Aerotech E18-7 motor before returning gently to Earth on its colorful and easy to see parachute so that it can be launched over and over again. SPECIFICATIONS: Skill Level: 3 (Intermediate Modeler) - Length: 26.5" (67 cm) - Diameter: 1.64" (42 mm) - Weight without motor: 2.65 oz. (175 g) - Motor Mount Diameter: 24 mm - Recovery System: Parachute - RECOMMENDED MOTORS: Single Use Motors: D12-5 (560 ft), E12-6 (980 ft), E20-7 (1250 ft) - Aerotech RMS Motors: D15-5 (660 ft), E18-7 (1350 ft) TO BUILD THIS KIT, YOU WILL NEED: Epoxy, carpenter's glue, fine sandpaper, hobby knife, masking tape, spray primer and paint TO FLY THIS KIT, YOU WILL NEED: Mid-power launch system such as Aerotech Mantis & Interlock Controller or similar, 3/16" Maxi Launch Rod, motor, igniter, recovery wadding