Over 15 stories tall, the external tank flanked by two booster rockets, enabled the space shuttle to escape Earth’s gravity and send it into orbit. The two booster rockets would burn 9 tons of fuel per second, at a velocity of 3000 miles per hour.
Shuttle nameplates included:
Atlantis, Discovery, Endeavor and Enterprise.
Number Of Sheets: 3 Sheets
Difficulty: Moderate
Assembled Size: 3.54" W x 4.13" L x 6.7" H (9 W x 10.49 L x 17.02 H cm)
Ages 14+
Metal Earth kits are made from high quality steel sheets. Each model features amazing detail with parts cut from one or more 4” square steel sheets. Easy to follow instructions are included with each kit and NO GLUE OR SOLDER REQUIRED! Simply snip out the pieces and bend the tabs through corresponding connection points.
