Rocket Kit Overview:
Blast off into the exciting world of rocketry with the Roto Rocket kit by Estes. This beginner-friendly model rocket kit is designed to inspire future rocketeers, offering a safe, thrilling flight experience for ages ten and up. The Roto Rocket promises smooth launches and innovative recovery, combining both fun and educational opportunities for those new to rocketry.
Upon launch, the Roto Rocket reaches impressive heights before it descends in a unique, spiraling helicopter motion. Its recovery system, which includes both rotor blades and a parachute, ensures a gentle return to the ground, allowing for multiple launches. Explore aerodynamics and see how these unique recovery features impact descent time, adding a fascinating twist to each flight!
Features:
- Beginner-friendly design for ages 10 and up
- Spiraling helicopter descent with dual recovery
- Achieves heights up to 500 feet with recommended engines
- Safe parachute landing for reusable launches
Specifications:
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Compatible Engines: C5-3, C6-3
- Projected Max Altitude: 500 ft. (152.4 m)
- Recovery System: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute
- Length: 24.85 in. (63.11 cm)
- Diameter: 0.98 in. (2.48 cm)
- Weight: 3.38 oz. (95.8 g)
- Fin Material: Molded Plastic
Includes:
- (1) Roto Rocket Kit
Needed to Complete:
- Yellow glue, plastic cement, pencil, hobby knife
- Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller
- Recovery wadding
- C5-3 or C6-3 engines
This product was added to our catalog on November 12, 2024