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2006 Estes Model Rocketry Catalog
2006 Estes Model Rocketry Catalog
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220 Swift™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Lucky Seven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
36 D Squared™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Max Trax® Starter Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Mini Super Shot™ Starter Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AeroX™ Interceptor™R/C Mobile Launcher. . . . . . . 40 Model Rocket Bulk Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Air Force 1 Electric R/C Jet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 No. 2 Estes Sky Writer® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Air Powered Action Hero. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 NSA Starship™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Air Powered Blast Jets® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Operation Search & Destroy™ Launch Set . . . . . . . . . 11
Air Show™ Launch Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Oracle™ Digital Camera Rocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Alpha®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Outlander™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Alpha III®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Patriot™ Starter Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Alpha III® Starter Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Presidential VIP Electric R/C Jet Airplane. . . . . . . . . . 39
Astrocam® 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Quickfire™ Catapult R/C Airplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Baby Bertha™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Quark™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Bandito™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Renegade™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Big Bertha® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Riptide™ Launch Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Big Daddy™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Rocket Bulk Packs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Blue Ninja™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Rubicon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Blurzz™ Rocket Powered Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Scissor Wing Transport™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Bull Pup 12D™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Screaming Eagle®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
CC Express™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ShockWave™ Light & Sound Play Puck. . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Canadian Arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Shuttle Xpress™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chrome Domes™-Gold Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Sizzler® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Comanche-3™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Sky Rangers™ Electric R/C Jet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cosmic Cobra™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sky Rangers™ F4U Corsair Electric R/C Airplane . . . 40
Cosmos Mariner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Sky Rangers™ Pee Wee Fighter R/C Airplane . . . . . . 40
Cruise Missile™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 SnapShot™ Starter Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 SpaceShipOne™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Eagle™ Boost Glider. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 SpaceShipOne™ E-Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Eggscaliber™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 SpaceShipOne™ Launch Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Eliminator™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Speed Freak™ Starter Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Engine Bulk Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 SR-71 Blackbird™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 StormCaster™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Executioner™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 SuperShot™ Mini RTF Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Firehawk™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 SuperShot™ Race Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Firestreak SST™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Taser™ Launch Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Flight Master® Condor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Tandem-X™ Launch Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Flight Master® Raven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Thunderstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Gauchito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 U.S. Army Patriot M-104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
GL-X200™ Air Rocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Viking™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Gnome™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Wicked Streak SST™ Launch Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Guardian™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Wizard™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hi-Flier® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 X-15® Ready to Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hydrogen Fuel Rocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 XB-39 Eagleye™ Electric R/C Digital Camera Plane . . 39
Kick Dis™ Power Puck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Yankee™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Launchables™ Starter Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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HOW DO I START MY OWN ESTES ROCKET FLEET?
The best way to begin model rocketry is with an Estes flying model rocket Starter Set or Launch Set. You can either start
with a Ready To Fly Starter Set or Launch Set, that has a fully constructed model rocket, or an E2X® Starter Set or
Launch Set that requires assembly prior to launching. Both types of sets come complete with an electrical launch con-
troller, adjustable launch pad, flight supplies and an information booklet to get you out and flying in no time. Starter Sets
include engines, Launch Sets let you choose your own engines (not included). You'll need four "AA" alkaline batteries and
perhaps glue, depending on which set you select.
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HOW DID IT ALL GET STARTED?
In the mid-1950’s when the space age began, flying rockets became very popular. However, there were no safe
propellants readily available to launch rockets. In 1958 Vernon Estes developed the first safe mass-produced
model rocket engine. The Estes rocket engine was destined to make model rocketry one of the most popular
outdoor activities enjoyed today. Estes products have changed with the times and you can see all the exciting
rockets, planes and specialty items in this catalog or on the web @ www.estesrockets.com.
BODY
NOSE TUBE
BODY
BLOCK TUBE
RUBBER-
Model rocket kits are constructed of lightweight materials SHOCK CORD
such as paper, balsa and plastic. This diagram shows how ENGINE
parts fit together. Nearly all Estes parts that have the same HOOK
series description number fit together. For instance, a HEAVY DUTY
ENGINE
CENTERING
BT-20 body tube will fit a NC-20 nose cone. An AR2050 MOUNT
RINGS
centering ring will center a BT-20 into a BT-50.
This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damage to persons or property caused by the use, abuse, mis-
use, failure to comply with operating instructions or improper storage of the warranted products. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
For repair or replacement under this warranty, please return the defective part of your Estes product with proof of pur-
chase to: Estes Industries, Customer Service Department, 1295 H Street, Penrose, Colorado 81240. Tel. 719-372-6565
Fax 719-372-3419.
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N.A.R.* MODEL ROCKET SAFETY CODE
Effective February 10, 2001
1. MATERIALS. I will use only lightweight, non- 7. SIZE. My model rocket will not weigh more
metal parts for the nose, body, and fins of my than 53 ounces (1500 grams) at liftoff and will not
rocket. contain more than 4.4 ounces (125 grams) of pro-
pellant or 71.9 pound-seconds (320 N-sec) of total
2. MOTORS. I will use only certified, commercial- impulse. If my model rocket weighs more than
one pound (453 grams) at liftoff or has more than
ly-made model rocket motors, and will not tamper 4 ounces (113 grams) of propellant, I will check
with these motors or use them for any purposes and comply with Federal Aviation Administration
except those recommended by the manufacturer. regulations before flying.
3. IGNITION SYSTEM. I will launch my rockets 8. FLIGHT SAFETY. I will not launch my rocket at
with an electrical launch system and electrical targets, into clouds, or near airplanes, and will not
motor igniters. My launch system will have a safe- put any flammable or explosive payload in my rocket.
ty interlock in series with the launch switch, and
will use a launch switch that returns to the "off" 9. LAUNCH SITE. I will launch my rocket out-
position when released. doors, in an open area at least as large as shown in
the accompanying table, and in safe weather condi-
4. MISFIRES. If my rocket does not launch tions with wind speeds no greater than 20 miles
when I press the button of my electrical launch per hour (32 km/h). I will ensure that there is no
system, I will remove the launcher's safety inter- dry grass close to the launch pad, and that the
lock or disconnect its battery, and will wait 60 sec- launch site does not present risk of grass fires.
onds after the last launch attempt before allowing
anyone to approach the rocket. LAUNCH SITE DIMENSIONS
5. LAUNCH SAFETY. I will use a countdown Installed Total Equivalent Minimum Site
Impulse Motor Type Dimensions
before launch, and will ensure that everyone is Feet Meters
paying attention and is a safe distance of at least .00 - 1.25 1/4A, 1/2A 50 15
15 feet (4.6 m) away when I launch rockets with D 1.26 - 2.50 A 100 30
motors or smaller, and 30 feet (9 m) when I 2.51 - 5.00 B 200 60
launch larger rockets. If I am uncertain about the 5.01 - 10.00 C 400 120
safety or stability of an untested rocket, I will 10.01 - 20.00 D 500 150
check the stability before flight and will fly it only 20.01 - 40.00 E 1,000 300
40.01 - 80.00 F 1,000 300
after warning spectators and clearing them away
80.01 - 160.00 G 1,000 300
to a safe distance. 160.01 - 320.00 Two G’s 1,500 450
6. LAUNCHER. I will launch my rocket from a 10. RECOVERY SYSTEM. I will use a recovery
launch rod, tower, or rail that is pointed to within system such as a streamer or parachute in my
30 degrees of vertical to ensure that the rocket rocket so that it returns safely and undamaged
flies nearly straight up, and I will use a blast deflec- and can be flown again, and I will use only flame-
tor to prevent the motor's exhaust from hitting resistant or fireproof recovery system wadding in
the ground. To prevent accidental eye injury, my rocket.
I will place the launcher so that the end of the
launch rod is above eye level or will cap the end of 11. RECOVERY SAFETY. I will not attempt to
the rod when it is not in use. recover my rocket from power lines, tall trees, or
other dangerous places.
As a member of the Estes Model Rocketry Program, I promise to faithfully follow all rules of
safe conduct as established in the above code.
Signature___________________________________
Important Note: ”G” engines must be sold to and used by adults (18 and up) only. www.nar.org
To launch large model rockets weighing more than one lb. (453 g) including propellant or rockets contain-
ing more than 4 oz. (113 g) but no more than 4.4 oz. (125 g) of propellant (net weight), you must notify
and perhaps obtain authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Check your telephone
directory for the office nearest you or contact Estes Industries for further information.
*National Association of Rocketry
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READY TO FLY STARTER SETS
READY TO FLY (RTF) STARTER SETS
• Fully constructed and decorated rocket
• Complete launch system with flight supplies
• Ready to fly in minutes
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MAX TRAX ®
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C L U DES F 0 1434 MAX TRAX ® $44.99
IN K® 11 Track how high this rocket flies. The Max Trax® features an
KO D A F I L M ! electronic altitude-tracking capsule that automatically calculates
R and displays how high the rocket traveled in feet and meters.
C OL O SPECS:
Length: 17 in. (43.2 cm)
Dia.: 1.35 in. (34.3 mm)
Wt.: 2.6 oz. (73.9 g)
Recovery: Rocket - 12 in. (30 cm) Parachute; Capsule - Streamer
Fins: Plastic molded
Max. Altitude: 600 ft. (183 m)
Recommended Engines: B4-2, B6-2, B6-4, C6-3, C6-5
(Includes two engines)
SPECS:
Length: 18.0 in. (46 cm)
Dia.: 1.35 in. (34.3 mm)
Wt.: 3 oz. (86.2 g)
Recovery: 12 in. (30 cm) Parachute
Fins: Plastic molded
Max. Altitude: 500 ft. (152 m)
Recommended Engine: C6-5 ONLY
(Includes two engines)
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SPACE BUS™
SPACE HAULER™
MINI SUPER SHOT™
STARTER SET
ALPHA III ®
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E2X ® STARTER SETS* E2X ® STARTER SETS
• Almost ready to fly rocket 1406 ALPHA III ® $25.99
• Assembled parachute Features a bright molded one piece fin unit and nose cone
• Self-adhesive decals and engines for two fantastic parachute recovered flights.
SPECS:
• Complete launch system with engines Length: 12.25 in. (31.1 cm)
• Colored parts Dia.: 0.98 in. (24.9 mm)
Wt.: 1.2 oz. (34 g)
Recovery: 12 in. (30 cm) Parachute
Fins: One piece plastic molded
Max. Altitude: 1100 ft. (335 m)
Recommended Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4,
B6-6, C6-5, C6-7 (Includes two engines)
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OPERATION
SEARCH & DESTROY™
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READY TO FLY LAUNCH SETS
1886 OPERATION SEARCH & DESTROY™ $45.99
Burn up the atmosphere in the SR-71 Blackbird™ Mach 3 spy
plane. Then send in the thunder with the terrain-tracking,
bunker-buster AGM-86B™ Cruise Missile! Both rockets are
fully assembled with authentic décor and USAF markings.
(Engines not included – sold separately)
SPECS:
SR-71 Blackbird™
Length: 19 in. (48.3 cm)
Wingspan: 9.3 in. (23.5 cm)
Wt.: 2.4 oz. (67.3 g)
Recovery: 18 in. (46 cm) Parachute
Max. Altitude: 600 ft. (183 m)
Recommended Engines: B4-2, B6-2, B6-4, C6-3
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E2X® LAUNCH SETS
1480 AIR SHOW™ $45.99
Create your own air show by launching two supersonic jets
together! Watch as they return by circling overhead displaying
an exciting mid-air extravaganza! This set comes with the two
jet gliders, launch equipment and reusable flight case.
(Engines not included – sold separately)
SPECS:
Length: 16.5 in. (41.9cm)
Wingspan: 12 in. (30 cm)
Wt.: 4.7 oz. (133 g)
Recovery: Engine Pod – 12 in. (30 cm) Parachute; Jets-Glide
Max. Altitude: 350 ft. (107 m)
Recommended Engines: B6-2, C6-3
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READY TO FLY ROCKETS
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• Great First Rocket!
• No Painting
• No Assembly Required
• Engines and launch equipment -
sold separately
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Length: 5.25 in. (13.3 cm)
Dia.: 0.69 in. (18mm)
Wt.: 0.32 oz. (9 g); Recovery: Streamer
Fins: Plastic molded
Max. Altitude: 700 ft. (213 m)
Recommended Engines: 1/4A3-3T, 1/2A3-4T, A3-4T, A10-3T
BANDITO ™
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SPECS: Length: 13.5 in. (34.3 cm)
Wingspan: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Dia.: 1.12 in. (28.4 mm)
Wt.: 3.2 oz. (90.2 g)
Recovery: 18 in. (46 cm) Parachute
Max. Altitude: 600 ft. (183 m)
Recommended Engines: B4-2, B6-2, C6-3
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SHUTTLE XPRESS ™
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E2X® ROCKET KITS
CT FOR 1327 ASTROCAM 110
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$22.99
PERFE NERS The AstroCam® 110 is back and better than ever! The aerial camera
BEGIN nose cone has a newly designed shutter release that makes it even
easier to use. Includes a FREE roll of Kodak Gold 110 film. Launch it
S! on a B6-4 for close -up low altitude photos or take it to the limit on a
N F OR PRO C6-7 for high altitude shots.
FU SPECS.:
Length: 18.4 in. (46.7 cm)
Dia.: 1.35 in. (34.3 mm)
Wt.: 2.7 oz. (76.4 g)
Recovery: 12 in. (30 cm) Parachute
Fins: Plastic molded
Max Altitude: 500 ft. (152 m)
Film: 110 ASA 400
Recommended Engines: B6-4, C6-7
GOLD SERIES
GLIDER
• Quick and easy to build kits with sanding, cutting and painting required
• Some kits feature a Through-The-Tube Fin System
• Engines and launch equipment - sold separately
SCALE
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QUARK ™
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220 SWIFT ™
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SKILL LEVEL 1 ROCKET KITS
0802 QUARK ™ $5.29
Mini-engine powered mighty mite. With incredibly simple
construction (only seven parts), a little spray paint and
decals, and whoosh - out-a-sight flights to 700 ft. (213 m).
Quick featherweight recovery for this micro rocket.
SPECS:
Length: 5.2 in. (13.2 cm)
Dia.: 0.54 in. (13.7 mm)
Wt.: 0.1 oz. (3 g)
BABY BERTHA ™
Recovery: Featherweight
Fins: Die cut balsa
Max. Altitude: 700 ft. (213 m)
Recommended Engines: 1/4A3-3T, 1/2A3-4T, A3-4T, A10-3T
SPECS:
Length: 12.75 in. (32.4 cm)
Dia.: 1.64 in. (41.6 mm)
Wt.: 1.6 oz. (45.3 g)
Recovery: 12 in. (30 cm) Parachute
Fins: Die cut balsa
Max. Altitude: 575 ft. (175 m)
Recommended Engines: A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5
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STORMCASTER ™
BIG BERTHA ®
YANKEE ™
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SKILL LEVEL 1 ROCKET KITS
1301 STORMCASTER ™ $13.69
D ES
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SE RTT Go big on a small budget! Powered by the "C11" engine,
this big rocket can also be used with a "D" engine. The
RM
OR M StormCaster™ is over 30 in. (76.2 cm) tall. It flies up to
STTO
S 930 ft. (283 m).
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R SPECS:
Length: 30.25 in. (76.8 cm)
Dia.: 1.64 (41.6 mm);
Wt.: 2.9 oz. (80.8 g)
Recovery: 18 in. (46 cm) Parachute
Fins: Die cut balsa
Max. Altitude: 930 ft. (283 m)
Recommended Engines: C11-3, D12-5
Requires 3/16 in. (5 mm) Maxi™ launch rod (302244) -
sold separately.
1381 YANKEE ™ $8.39
A rocket with All-American performance - screams to 1850
ft. (564 m) altitude! Comes with cool self-adhesive decals,
for that red, white and blue look.
SPECS:
Length: 11 in. (27.9 cm)
Dia.: 0.74 in. (18.8 mm)
Wt.: 0.4 oz. (12 g)
Recovery: Streamer
Fins: Die cut balsa;
Max. Altitude: 1850 ft. (564 m)
U.S. ARMY PATRIOT M-104
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SKILL LEVEL 1 ROCKET KITS
2171 SIZZLER ® $11.49
Burn up the sky with the Sizzler®! This rocket scorches
through the atmosphere with flights over 1600 ft. (500 m)!
SPECS:
SCALE
Length: 11.75 in. (29.8 cm)
1:91 LY Dia.: 0.74 in. (18.8 mm)
Wt.: 0.8 oz. (23.8 g)
NE AR LL! Recovery: 12 in. (30 cm) Parachute
. TA Fins: Die cut balsa
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Max. Altitude: 1686 ft. (514 m)
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B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
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BALS Keep an eye on this one! The Hi-Flier® rocket is a high altitude
rocket. It soars over 1600 ft. (488 m), and is recovered by a
bright orange streamer.
SPECS:
Length: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Dia.: 0.74 in. (18.8 mm)
Wt.: 0.82 oz. (23.2 g)
Recovery: Streamer
Fins: Die cut balsa
Max. Altitude: 1690 ft. (515 m)
Recommended Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4,
B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
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• Assembly time may take a
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1302 CC EXPRESS ™ $14.69
The CC Express™ is a high-flying, two-stage rocket powered
by "D" engines. It soars to 1790 ft. (546 m) in the air.
SPECS: Length: 28.38 in. (72.1 cm)
Dia.: 1.33 in. (33.7 mm)
Wt.: 2.7 oz. (75.3 g)
! Recovery: 18 in. (46 cm) Parachute
Fins: Die cut balsa
Max. Altitude: 1790 ft. (546 m)
R Recommended Engines: Single Stage - D12-5
Two-Stage: Booster - D12-0; 2nd Stage - D12-7
Requires 3/16 in. (5 mm) Maxi™ launch rod (302244)
sold separately.
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2190 COSMOS MARINER $31.19
The Estes Cosmos Mariner is a boosted glider version of the
sleek X Prize rocket plane from the Lone Star Space Access
team. The rocket plane blasts off 250 ft. into the air using a
powerful "D" engine. Laser cut balsa parts. 1:67 scale.
CALE SPECS:
1:41 S INE Length: 18 in. (46 cm)
Wingspan: 13.5 in. (34.3 cm)
2 ENG R! Dia.: 1.637 in. (41.6 mm)
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CLUST Wt.: 8.6 oz. (243.6 g)
Recovery: Glide & 18 in. (46 cm) Parachute
Fins: Laser cut balsa
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Recommended Engine: D12-3
BALS Requires 3/16 in. (5 mm) Maxi™ Rod (302244) -
sold separately.
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1265 SCISSOR WING TRANSPORT ™ $20.99
COOL This classic rocket boosted glider with revolutionary swing-
E&
‘CHUT R wing recovery is back! Launches as a rocket - recovers as a
glider! New and improved pivot mechanism for increased
L AND E transition reliability. Laser cut balsa parts.
ERY! SPECS: Length: 23.4 in. (59.4 cm)
R COV
E Wingspan: 16 in. (40.6 cm)
Dia.: 0.98 in. (24.9 mm) Wt.: 3.1 oz. (89.1 g)
Recovery: Glide & 12 in. (30 cm) Parachute
Fins: Laser cut balsa
Max. Altitude: 750 ft. (229 m)
Recommended Engines: B4-4. B6-2, C6-3
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ENGINE CHART
• Delays have a tolerance of plus or minus 10% or 1 second, whichever is greater.
• All Estes engines come complete with igniters and patented igniter plugs (Pat. No. 5,410,966 and 5,509,354). The Estes
Igniter Plug makes engine ignition extremely reliable.
• Do not fly a rocket/engine combination whose liftoff weight exceeds the recommended maximum liftoff weight.
Prod. Engine Type Total Time Max. Max. Thrust Initial Propellant Retail
No. Impulse Delay Lift Wt. Thrust Duration Weight Weight Price
N-sec Sec. Oz. g Newtons Lbs. Sec. Oz. g Oz. g $
SINGLE STAGE ENGINES (GREEN LABEL)
1502 1/4A3-3T 0.625 3 1.0 28 4.9 1.1 0.25 0.20 5.6 0.03 0.85 $7.29
1503 1/2A3-2T 1.25 2 2.0 57 8.3 1.9 0.3 0.20 5.6 0.06 1.75 $7.29
1507 A3-4T 2.50 4 2.0 57 6.8 1.5 0.6 0.27 7.6 0.12 3.50 $7.29
1511 A10-3T 2.50 3 3.0 85 13.0 2.9 0.8 0.28 7.9 0.13 3.78 $7.29
1593 1/2A6-2 1.25 2 2.0 57 8.9 2.0 0.3 0.53 15.0 0.06 1.56 $7.29
1598 A8-3 2.50 3 3.0 85 10.7 2.4 0.5 0.57 16.2 0.11 3.12 $7.29
1601 B4-2 5.00 2 4.0 113 13.2 3.0 1.1 0.70 19.8 0.29 8.33 $7.79
1602 B4-4 5.00 4 3.5 99 13.2 3.0 1.1 0.74 21.0 0.29 8.33 $7.79
1605 B6-2 5.00 2 4.5 127 12.1 2.7 0.8 0.68 19.3 0.22 6.24 $7.79
1606 B6-4 5.00 4 4.0 113 12.1 2.7 0.8 0.71 20.1 0.22 6.24 $7.79
1613 C6-3 10.00 3 4.0 113 15.3 3.4 1.6 0.88 24.9 0.44 12.48 $8.59
1614 C6-5 10.00 5 4.0 113 15.3 3.4 1.6 0.91 25.8 0.44 12.48 $8.59
1622 C11-3 10.00 3 6.0 170 22.1 4.9 0.8 1.14 32.2 0.39 11.00 $10.49
1666 D12-3 20.00 3 14.0 396 32.9 7.4 1.6 1.49 42.2 0.88 24.93 $12.29
1667 D12-5 20.00 5 10.0 283 32.9 7.4 1.6 1.52 43.1 0.88 24.93 $12.29
1673 E9-4 30.00 4 15.0 425 25.0 5.6 2.8 2.00 56.7 1.27 35.80 $17.49
1674 E9-6 30.00 6 12.0 340 25.0 5.6 2.8 2.00 56.7 1.27 35.80 $17.49
UPPER STAGE ENGINES (PURPLE LABEL)
1504 1/2A3-42 1.25 4 1.0 28 8.3 1.9 0.3 0.21 6.0 0.06 1.75 $7.29
1599 A8-5 2.50 5 2.0 57 13.3 3.0 0.5 0.62 17.6 0.11 3.12 $7.29
1607 B6-6 5.00 6 2.5 71 12.1 2.7 0.8 0.78 22.1 0.22 6.24 $7.79
1615 C6-7 10.00 7 2.5 71 15.3 3.4 1.6 0.95 26.9 0.44 12.48 $8.59
1668 D12-7 20.00 7 8.0 226 32.9 7.4 1.6 1.55 44.0 0.88 24.93 $12.29
1675 E9-8 30.00 8 10.0 283 25.0 5.6 2.8 2.00 56.7 1.2 35.80 $17.49
BOOSTER STAGE ENGINES (RED LABEL)
1616 C6-0 10.00 None 4.0 113 15.3 3.4 1.6 0.80 22.7 0.44 12.48 $8.59
1665 D12-0 20.00 None 14.0 396 32.9 7.4 1.6 1.44 40.9 0.88 24.93 $12.29
PLUGGED ENGINES - FOR USE WITH ROCKET POWERED RACERS & R/C ROCKET GLIDERS (BLUE LABEL)
1505 A10-PT 2.50 None 3.0 85 13.0 2.9 0.8 0.26 7.4 0.13 3.78 $7.29
1669 D11-P 20.00 None 16.0 453 27.6 6.2 1.8 1.55 44.0 0.88 24.93 $12.29
1676 E9-P 30.00 None 15.0 425 25.0 5.6 2.8 2.0 56.0 1.27 35.80 $17.49
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0.0 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2
Time in Seconds Time in Seconds Time in Seconds
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Thrust in Newtons
Thrust in Newtons
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0
Time in Seconds Time in Seconds Time in Seconds
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Thrust in Newtons
30 30 30
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15 15 15
10 10 10
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0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 0.0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 3.0
Time in Seconds Time in Seconds Time in Seconds
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BODY TUBES
High quality spiral wound paper tubes. Use tube couplers to connect tubes of the same diameter.
Four tubes per package with BT-5 & BT-20, three per package with BT-50, BT-55, and BT-60 & two
per package in BT-80.
Inside Outside
Product Body Dimension Dimension Length Retail
Number Tube Size in./mm in./mm in./cm Price
303084 BT-5 0.518/13.2 0.544/13.8 18.0/45.7 $6.89
303085 BT-20 0.710/18.0 0.736/18.7 18.0/45.7 $6.99
303086 BT-50 0.950/24.1 0.976/24.8 18.0/45.7 $7.69
303087 BT-55 1.283/32.6 1.325/33.7 18.0/45.7 $7.69
303089 BT-60 1.595/40.5 1.637/41.6 18.0/45.7 $8.69
303090 BT-80 2.588/65.7 2.600/66.0 14.2/36.1 $8.69
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Range: 500 ft. (152.4 m)
Requires 6 – ‘C’ and 6 – ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries – sold
separately.
CORSAIR is a registered trademark of Northrop-Grumman and used under
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1754 Wizard™ Bulk Pack (See page 21 for rocket description) $60.99
1755 Viking™ Bulk Pack (See page 23 for rocket description) $50.99
1756 Alpha® Bulk Pack (Pictured below) $84.99
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MODEL ROCKET ENGINE BULK PACKS
Includes 24 engines and igniter plugs, 30 igniters and a
package of recovery wadding - 75 sheets. (Pictured at right)
See pages 34-36 for engine descriptions.
1788 1/2A3-4T Bulk Pack $43.99
1781 A8-3 Bulk Pack $54.99
1783 B6-4 Bulk Pack $55.99
1784 B6-0/B6-6 Bulk Pack (12 each) $62.99
1789 C6-5 Bulk Pack $64.99 ESTES EDUCATOR™
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2852 Ignite the Imagination™ Curriculum Guide $10.99
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• For grades 5-8.
• Hands-on activities on model rockets and space. IGNITE THE IMAGINATION™
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1860 AIR POWER ACTION HERO $44.49
The Estes Air Power Action Hero is a Special Forces rocket
that blasts high into the sky. Slide the action hero rocket
onto the launch tube, pressurize the system with a few
pumps, push the button and blast off! Set comes complete
with Special Forces rocket and air power launch system.
Ages 10+.
SPECS:
Rocket Length: 10.5 in. (27 cm)
Max. Altitude: 10 Stories High
Recovery: Bounce
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SPECS:
Blast Jet: Wingspan: 6.5 in. (16.5 cm)
Length: 5.75 in. (14.6 cm)
Rocket: Length: 11.25 in. (28.6 cm)
Max. Altitude: Over 7 Stories High
Recovery: Bounce
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