An all time favourite - good looking and flying, too!
Sadly, this kit is now out of production and stocks are declining. Easy to build, the 1/10 scale model looks like a real US Army M-104 missile... which may put some people off despite the fact that the Patriot is a DEFENSIVE missile.
The Estes Patriot flies to 600 feet (183m) and probably can't be used effectively to down model SCUDs ;-) Even the real one is not very good at SCUD downing, apparently! A lot of the hard work is done for you with die-cut balsa fins, molded plastic nose cone and a set of self adhesive decals. Doing an accurate paint job is easier than it looks, thanks to the decal set.
Vital Statistics
Length: 21.25 inches (54cm)
Diameter: 1.63 inches (41mm)
Weight: 1.95 oz (55g)
Recovery: 12 inch (30cm) parachute
Glue: Aliphatic Resin
Launch Equipment: standard
Recommended Motors: A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5
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