Phoenix AIM-54C

The Phoenix AIM-54C brings missile realism to your launch pad! This downscale delivers thrilling sport flights, reliable parachute recovery, and striking display appeal.

Designer

Stage Count

1

Engines

Estes C6
Image

Apogee

149 m

Total Flight Time

35.7 s

Rocket Length

469 mm

Max. Diameter

42 mm

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Bring the power and precision of modern missile technology to your launch pad with the Phoenix AIM-54C - a true-to-scale downscale inspired by the legendary AIM-54C Phoenix air-to-air missile. This striking model boasts authentic proportions, a sharply pointed nose cone, and sculpted fin can, all capturing the aggressive stance of its namesake. Featuring a robust single-stage design, the Phoenix AIM-54C is built for reliable sport flying and club launch days. The kit’s sturdy construction is ideal for intermediate rocketeers, offering a satisfying build with clearly shaped fins and a smooth, streamlined body. Durable materials and straightforward assembly mean you’ll spend more time at the field and less time at the bench. Outfitted for Estes C6 engines, this model delivers crisp, arrow-straight flights and crowd-pleasing liftoffs, reaching impressive altitudes while maintaining stable, missile-like trajectory. Recovery is handled via a bright, quick-deploy parachute for safe, gentle returns - perfect for repeated flights and showpiece display. Whether you’re chasing altitude, scale realism, or simply want to stand out on the flight line, the Phoenix AIM-54C is a must-have for any serious hobbyist’s fleet. Experience a proven performer that’s at home both in the sky and on the shelf.
Flight Results
Apogee (hmax) 149 m at 5.5 s
Velocity (vmax) 58 m/s at 1.8 s
Acceleration (amax) 128 m/s² at 0.2 s

Rocket Weight
Lift-Off 95.5 g
Burnout 84.7 g
Propellant Weight 10.8 g

Stability
Center of Gravity (CG) 295 mm
Center of Pressure (CP) 338 mm
Stability stable

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