Estes Rockets Nike-X - Advanced

You asked and we listened! Another highly sought after kit is rejoining the Estes line! The Nike-X single stage rocket is a scale-like model of the army's 4th generation, two-stage surface-to-air interceptor missile. Nike-style design with army decor including high quality realistic roll pattern waterslide decals. Great performance and really impressive flights.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter's glue, hobby knife, masking tape, primer (white), paint (black, white) and clear coat (optional). (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.)

WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad with a 1/8 inch launch rod and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).

Recommended Engines : A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5
Projected max Altitude: 600 ft. (183 m)
Recovery System: 15 in. (38.1 cm) parachute
Length: 23.4 in. (59.4 cm(
Diameter: 1.33 in. (34 mm)
Estimated weight: 2.4 oz (68g)
Estimated Assembly Time: 3 hours (painting and glue drying time not included)
Fin material: Laser cut wood
Decal Type: Waterslide
Launch Sytem: Porta-Pad II and Electron Beam Launch Controller
Launch Rod Size: 1/8 in.
Age Recommandation: Estes Model rocketry is recommanded for boys and girls ages 10+ with adult supervision for thoses under 12, and rocketeers of all ages. 
Level: Advanced