The Estes catalog has this to say: This is a stellar looking scale military rocket of the US Air Force air-to-air missile. The Estes version features high quality die cut balsa fins, stotted body tubes and extensivly detailed, self-adhesive decals(taken from actual blueprints).
Create action in the air with this authentic air combat flying rocket.
Max. altitude: 401'
Flight Date: | 2013-05-16 |
Rocket Name: | AIM-120 AMRRAM |
Kit Name: | Estes - AIM-120 AMRAAM {Kit} (2153) |
Flyer's Name: | Steve Lindeman |
Motors: | C6-5 |
Wind Speed: | 8.00 mph |
Launch Site: | Francis Park - Lansing, MI |
Good boost off pad with rocket with rocket going almost out of sight. Book says maximum altitude is 401'. Looked every bit of 400' to me. Parachute deployed just past apogee and decent was good. Rocket landed with no damage about 3/4 the way across the park. Roughly 300-400' from pad.
Stage | Motor(s) |
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1 | Estes C6-5 |