Guardian Estes Rockets

The Guardian rocket simulates a ground-to-air missile. This multi-finned guardian of the sky soars over 700 feet when launched with the standard engines. With its exceptional look and high altitude performance, the Guardian will make a great addition to your rocket collection. Get protected today...get a Guardian for your arsenal!

Protect the airspace around your neighborhood from surprise attacks with the Estes Guardian! This Model Rocket kit was created with a multiple-fin design, representative of the Nike ground to air missiles that were used in our country's defense for years.

Between 1954 and 1974 many USA cities were ringed by Nike missile sites, intended to protect against attack by enemy bombers. The first versions of the missiles were armed with high explosive warheads, so they could bring down the target even with a near miss. The Guardian requires more skill in building and painting.

Technical Specifications

Skill Level 2
Length: 19.1 in. (48.5 cm)
Diameter: 1.33 in. (34 mm)
Estimated Weight: 2.4 oz. (68 g)
Features: Laser Cut Wood Fins, Self-stick Decals, 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute Recovery
Recommended Engines: B4-4 (First Flight), B6-4, B6-6, C6-5
Projected Max Altitude: 700 ft. (213 m)

After construction, what other items do I need to launch this rocket?

# ES2220 - Electron Beam Launch Controller
# ES2215 - Porta-Pad II Launch Pad
# ES1602 - B4-4 Engines, pk 3 w/Igniters & Igniter Plugs
# ES002274 - Recovery Wadding

YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PURCHASE ESTES ROCKETS OR ESTES ENGINES. ORDERS FROM OR TO DESTINATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE US, ITS TERRITORIES, POSSESSIONS, APO AND FPO ADDRESSES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

All orders with engines (sizes A-D) will ship via US POSTAL SERVICE only. Engines size E-G will ship UPS Ground only.

All orders ship GROUND regardless of the shipping method chosen.

Estes model rocketry is recommended for ages 10 and up with adult supervision for those under 12. Unless otherwise specified, all models require assembly. Tools, construction and finishing supplies sold separately. In order to launch, a launch system, model rocket engines, igniters and recovery wadding are required - sold separately-unless otherwise specified.

Please note if you intend to order multiple Estes items you can contact us for a better shipping rate.