Rocketarium SA-2 Guideline Hobby Rocket Kit
This Soviet designed surface-to-air missile was the first to actually take down an enemy aircraft in flight. The SA-2 Guideline was deployed near Soviet cities, such as Moscow, to defend against USAF bombers during the cold war. Later, they were also used in East Germany.
This hobby rocket has three sets of fins, and an expanding tail cone. This unique design can make it fun to build, and exciting to launch on a D12-5 or D17-7. The finished semi-scale rocket stands 26.5" tall and has a fin span of 5.625".
Model Rocket Dimensions
Overall length : 26.50"
Diameter : 1.637" (BT60)
Forward Fin Span : 5.625"
Weight : 5.3oz
Recommended Hobby Rocket Engines
Estes® D12-5
Reloadable Aerotech® RMS D15-7
Challenges: The SA-2 Guideline military-style kit has an expanding tail cone. This is cut from a card stock template and shaped into a tail cone by the rocketeer. There are three sets of fins to be cut. One set of fins goes on the nose cone.
Parts: This scale hobby rocket kit includes a motor mount kit with plywood centering rings. A third plywood centering ring is provided for the tail cone. Parachute kit included for recovery.
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
