Rocketarium PL12 SD10-A Air-to-Air Missile
Skill Level: 3
The PL12 Air-to-Air Missile is operated mainly by the Chinese and Pakistani military forces. The missile is often launched from JF-17 Thunder jet fighters.
The PL12 flying model rocket can be launched on a variety of rocket engines, ranging from D to F. This lets you easily adjust altitude for launch site dimensions. This hobby rocket comes complete with decals, and fin mounting attachment templates, for added detail. The short boat tail makes this a Skill Level 3 kit. It is cut and formed from a card stock template. This template, and illustrated instructions, are included with the PL12 hobby rocket.
Challenges
In addition to the boat tail, the PL12 comes with templates for fin mounting attachments, to give it that extra level of detail.
Parts
The kit includes decals, pre-cut fins, nose cone, body tube, motor mount parts, and parachute kit to bring the rocket down safely.
Specifications
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Length: 30.3"(77cm)
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Diameter: 1.64"(42mm)
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Weight: 5.6oz(167g)
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Stages: 1
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Motor Mount: 24mm
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Recovery System: Parachute
Recommended Single Use Engines (apogee):
D12-5(660 ft), E9-6(1040 ft), E12-6(1000 ft), F30-6(1360 ft), F32-6(1560 ft)
Aerotech® RMS 24/40 (apogee):
D15-4(715 ft), E18-5*(1250 ft), E28-5*(1220 ft), F12-5(1400 ft), F24-5(1450 ft), F39-6(1400 ft)
Pro24® (apogee):
24-E22-6(850 ft), 26-E31-6(900 ft)
* Remove 2 sec using delay drilling tool from the 7 sec version of these reloads.
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
