Scale rockets of Chinese launch vehicles are difficult to find because the secrecy surrounding their launch programs. This model of the Long March 3 is probably one of the first ones ever in the USA. It is an easy kit to assemble, which makes it about the easiest scale model kit you can find anywhere.
The real Chinese Long March 3 rocket was a three-stage launch vehicle designed for delivery of satellites of 1,500 kg mass into geosynchronous transfer orbit. This is a 1:95th scale model of the rocket, and features a blow-molded nose cone, plastic fin unit, and a pre-decorated body tube. There is no painting required!
Plus, it uses standard size rocket engines, so you'll be able to launch it using your favorite rocket engines.
Apogee Components is pleased to import this model rocket kit from Shaanxi Zhongtian Rocket Technologies Co., Ltd, which is based in central China. They go by the name of "Sky" model rockets.
