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Estes scorches the sky with the new AGM-57X Heatseeker™ flying model rocket kit Print E-mail PDF
1998 Archived News by Estes Industries   
Monday, October 26, 1998

Estes Industries is introducing a new flying model rocket, the AGM-57X Heatseeker™, in an Air Force version of a air-to-air combat missile. It is designed with detailed military styling and will be announced at the 1998 National Model & Hobby Show.

Rising out of the inferno, the AGM-57X Heatseeker™ model rocket resembles an advanced Air Force combat missile.

Now you can build this warrior in under an hour with its colored body tubes & plastic parts and kiss-cut self-adhesive decals.

The AGM-57X Heatseeker™ uses Estes®' standard rocket engines and recovers safely with a fully assembled 12" (30 cm) parachute that is included in the package.

It can reach altitudes of over 800 feet (244 m)! This E2X® model rocket is easy to assemble and is perfect as a beginner's high flying rocket kit.

AGM-57X Heatseeker™
EST 2158
Skill Level: E2X® (Almost Ready To Fly)
Length: 18.6" (47.2 cm)
Diameter: 1.0" (25 mm)
Weight: 1.9 oz. (55 g)
Recovery: 12" (30 cm) assembled parachute
Recommended engines: A8-3 (first flight), B4-4, B6-4, C6-5, C6-7
Suggested Retail Price: $9.99
Available in November, 1998

Download the Estes full color flyer with the AGM-57X Heatseeker in Adobe PDF. (156k - Requires Adobe Reader 3.01)

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