| MATRA SUPER 530D AIR-TO-AIR MISSILE
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| This missile , with its unusual fin configuration, was
capable of outflying any other air-to-air missile of its day with the sole exception of
the Phoenix. Its Butalane composite propellant rapidly accelerates this missile to
an incredible Mach 4.5, and sustains this speed for four seconds until burnout. At
this speed the long low-aspect wings are not necessary, as maneuvering is performed by the
rather strangely shaped tail surfaces. It is the heavyweight of the Matra line,
weighing approximately 529 pounds at launch. Matra is now working to replace the
Super 530D with the similar, but much slimmer, Matra MICA. Sure to turn heads at any launch, the Matra Super 530D is a big, novel rocket to grace anyone's collection. The kit for this unusual missile results is a rocket you'll be proud to fly. It's a challenge to build, but you'll know it was worth it when you see the reactions this missile gets at the launch pad. Almost 3 feet tall and more than 8 inches around! The Super 530D is brought to you in accurate 1/3.98 scale and is capable of flying on AeroTech "E" or "F" power. Length: 35.0" Engine: D12-3, or AeroTech E15-4, RMS F24-4 (24mm) |  |