| Specifications |
| Skill level |
Level 1, measuring, cutting, gluing, and painting assembly |
| Age recommendation |
10 years and up, adult supervision under 12 |
| Recommended engines |
1/2A6-2, A8-3 (First Flight), A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7 |
| Projected maximum altitude |
1,675′ (510m) |
| Rocket weight |
0.9 oz. (25.5 g) |
| Dimensions* |
12 x 0.74″ (H x W) |
| Required components (not included) |
Launch Controller, such as Estes 002220 Electron Beam
Launch Pad, such as Estes 002215 Porta-Pad II
Rocket Engine with Starter, such as Estes 001598 A8-3 Engine
Recovery Wadding, such as Estes 002274 Wadding |
*H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right.
A model rocket kit includes reusable parts, and requires launching equipment and single-use launching supplies. These kits are recommended for children 10 years and older, with adult supervision advised to age 12. Rocket kit assembly encompasses a range of skill levels—from Easy-to-Assemble (E2X), requiring only simple gluing and less than an hour of time—to Level 5, requiring multi-step assembly with measuring, cutting, gluing, and painting tasks. Reusable rocket kit components include a cone, a body tube, and a recovery parachute. A rocket engine, a starter, and recovery wadding are used once. Rocket engines come in a variety of sizes, time delays, and burn durations. A “first-flight” engine recommendation is generally made for each rocket kit. A launch pad has a stable base and a vertical rod that provide vertical stability during initial liftoff. A launch controller has a keyed ignition switch to prevent accidental ignition, and a cable provides a safe distance from the rocket during launch. Bulk packs of model rocket kits are available for clubs and schools, and allow groups of children to experience building and launching a rocket.
Estes manufactures model rocket kits, launching equipment, and rocket engines. The company, founded in 1958, is headquartered in Penrose, CO.
