Scale Model of the US Army’s M-104 surface-air missile SKILL LEVEL: The U.S. Army Patriot M-104 is an Intermediate level rocket which will help a budding rocketeer develop some basic model building and finishing skills. RECOMMENDED ENGINES: B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5 PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 600 ft. (183 m) on a C6-5 What a classic! That’s what you’ll get with the Estes U.S. Army Patriot M-104 rocket. This 1:10 scale model rocket of the desert hero and mother-of-all air defense missiles is based on the U.S. M-104 surface-air missile. Now, you have the chance to launch a model rocket using Estes standard engines and watch it soar to heights of up to 600 feet. The U.S. Army Patriot M-104 Rocket is a perfect option to build for your first scale model rocket. This Desert Storm Veteran features a top notch, two piece body tube as well as authentic replica self-stick decals. The U.S. Army Patriot M-104 is easy to build and can be finished in a single morning or afternoon. This classic scale model can fly up to 600 feet high on Estes standard model rocket engines and recovers with a 12 inch parachute. So, if you don't have this one, get it. It's a scale ARMY classic that every rocketeer should have in their rocket arsenal. What You Need to Build (sold separately): Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter’s glue, hobby knife, masking tape, primer (white), paint (gloss red) and clear coat (optional).What You Need to Fly (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries. Technical Specifications:Recommended Engines: B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5Projected Max Altitude: 600 ft. (183 m)Recovery System: 12 in. (30.5 cm) ParachuteLength: 21.3 in. (54.1 cm)Diameter: 1.64 in. (42 mm)Weight: 2 oz. (56.7 g)Fin Material: Laser Cut Balsa Wood This product recommended for children ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.
