This is the Estes Bull Pup 12D Rocket Kit. For all you sport scale enthusiasts, this one's for you! The Estes Bull Pup 12D is a highly detailed version of the USAF AGM-12D Bull Pup air to ground missile. First developed in the 1950s, the Bull Pup was used in combat until the 1970s. Over 30,000 Bull Pups were built and used until it was decommissioned in the mid 80s. If you're just getting started in scale model rockets, the Bull Pup 12D is a great kit to develop your scale model building skills.
This Skill Level 2 kit comes with a large diameter, single piece body tube, high quality molded plastic tail and nose cone, laser cut balsa fins and authentic full color self-stick decals. Standing 15.6 inches (39.6 cm) tall, this rocket can pack a ballistic punch by reaching almost 675 feet (206 m) on standard engines and recovering with a colorful 12 inch (30 cm) preassembled parachute.
Assembly may take up to a full day to complete. Building tools, finishing supplies, Estes engines and launch equipment required - sold separately. Recommended for ages 10 and up with adult supervision for those under 12.
Features:
- Laser Cut Balsa Fins
- Water Slide Decals
- Parachute Recovery
- Scale Model
- Max Altitude: 675 ft. (206 m)
Specifications:
Length: 15.6 in. (39.6 cm)
Diameter: 1.33 in. (33.8 mm)
Weight: 1.8 oz. (51 g)
Needed to Complete:
- Launching:
- Model Rocket Motor: A8-3 (first flight), B4-4, B6-4, C6-5
- Ignitors
- Recovery Wadding
- Launch Pad
- Launch Controller
- Assembly:
- Paint
- Sandpaper
- Glue
- Hobby Knife
- Sanding Sealer for fins
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Pencil
This product was added to our catalog on July 24, 2020