Rocketarium Aster Military Missile Rocket Kit
Two-Stage Military Scale Rocket Kit
Uses B or C and D or E Estes Motors
Plastic nose cone and transition
Self-adhesive decals included
Ejection Baffle (no wadding required)
15" Plastic Parachute Kit included
Over 31" Tall
Requires 3/16" or 1/4" Launch Rod
Can be launched as one stage from 1/8" Launch Rod
Intermediate Assembly Skills Required
Recommended Engines:
Booster: D12-0, E12-0
Sustainer: B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
Specifications
Length: 31.5" (80 cm)
Diameter: 2.6" (66 mm)
Weight: 8.75 oz. (248 g)
Motor Mount: 24 mm booster, 18mm sustainer
Recovery System: 15" Plastic Parachute Kit, Ejection Baffle
Projected Max Altitude: 1120 ft. (340 m)
Description
The highly-agile Aster was designed to intercept next-generation supersonic anti-ship missiles. The real Aster missile family is generally flown in two-stage configuration. The Aster 15 and Aster 30 missiles are identical, other than the size of the booster. The booster size determines the missile's range. This semi-scale kit of the ground-to-air Aster missile represents the Aster-15 missile.
This military scale model rocket kit is two-stage and flies on D to E engines in the booster and B or C in the second stage.
Parts
The Aster scale missile kit comes complete with laser-cut fins and rings, ejection baffle, plastic transition and nose cone and 15" plastic parachute kit
Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level
1 Beginner
2 Intermediate
3 Advanced
4 Expert
5 Master
If you are just starting in the hobby start at the beginner level and move up from there at your own pace.
What is needed to build and fly
All model rockets come in kit form that require assembly. The materials are primarily cardboard tubes, balsa or plastic fins and nose cone. Materials will vary by model and are typically specified in the description of each kit.
Additional supplies will be necessary to build and finish your model rocket kit and may include:
Scissors, Hobby Knife
Ruler
Wood Glue, Model Cement or CA(Super Glue)
Sandpaper
Masking Tape
Finishing Supplies like:
Wood Filler
Sealer/Primer
Paint
Launching Equipment and Supplies like:
Recovery wadding
Launch Pad
Launch Controller
Power supply
Model Rocket Motors and Igniters
A safe place to fly using guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code
