Beginner's Model Rocketry Starter Sets

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SpaceShipOne™ Model Rocket Starter Set

The Estes SpaceShipOne™ RTF Model Rocket Launch Set is a scale version of the famous Ansari X PRIZE winning competition spaceship. Designed by Burt Rutan of Scaled Composities, this is the first privately funded manned spacecraft to reach outer space. The rocket comes fully assembled with highly detailed markings of the real competition spacecraft. Now you can join the new 'Race into Space' and fly a scale replica of SpaceShipOne! This Launch Set includes a complete launch system. Estes engines are sold separately.

Specifications: Length. 13"
Recommended Engines: B4-2, B6-2, C6-3

EST1891 - $41.99

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Speed Freak Model Rocket Starter Set

How FAST does your rocket fly? Track the speed of the Speed Freak rocket using the 'Advanced Velocity Tracking Technology' capsule. The capsule contains a digital speedometer that records the speed of your rocket, flight after flight. Compare how one engine stacks up in speed to another engine. This Starter Set includes the Speed Freak RTF rocket, speed-tracking capsule, button-cell battery, launch system and supplies for your first two launches.

Specifications: Length. 17": Recovery: Rocket: 12" Parachute; Capsule: Streamer
Recommended Engines: B4-2, B6-2, B6-4, C6-3, C6-5

EST1889 - $47.99

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Alpha III Model Rocket Starter Set

This set features the tried-and-true Alpha III with bright orange and black decor. Assembly is easy with a one-piece plastic swept-fin unit. Great performance with parachute recovery for safe landings. Includes Porta-Pad II launch pad, Electron Beam launch controller, Cobra engines and supplies for your first three flights.
Specifications: Length. 31.1 cm (12.25") Dia. 24.8 mm (0.976") Wt.: 34g (1.2 oz)
Recommended Engines: A8-3 (First Flight), 1/2A6-2, A8-5, B4-4, B4-6, B6-4, B6-6, B8-5, C6-5, C6-7

EST1406 - $28.99

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Recon Model Rocket Starter Set

The Recon™ Starter Set deploys a reconnaissance satellite at peak altitude. The booster is recovered by a parachute, while the satellite comes down separately on its own brightly colored streamer. Comes with a launch controller, launch pad and two engines.
Specifications: Length: 17.5" (44.5 cm) Diameter: 1.35" (34.3 mm) Weight: 3.0 oz (85 g) Recovery: 12" (30 cm) parachute.
Recommended Engines: B4-2, B6-2, C6-3, C6-5

Discontinued by manufacturer. Limited quantity available.

EST1814 - $37.99

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Free Fall Model Rocket Starter Set

The brightly decorated Free Fall rocket powers upward, then releases a surprise! - A skydiver who parachutes to earth while the rocket is recovered on its own 12" parachute.Includes Porta-Pad II launch pad, Electron Beam launch controller, engines and supplies for your first three flights.
Specifications: Length. 45.7cm (18") Diameter 41 mm (1.63") Weight.: 55g (1.9 oz)
Recommended Engines: B4-2, B6-2 (First Flight), C5-3, C6-5

EST1816 - $47.99

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Astro-Cam Model Rocket Starter Set

The Astrocam Ready-to-fly starter set features a real camera that allows you to take photographs of your launch area from 500 feet up! You'll see things as never before with this easy, fun introduction to aerial photography. Uses 110 film (not included). It's pre-built and ready to fly. Recovery is by a preassembled 12" parachute. Includes Porta-Pad II launch pad, Electron Beam launch controller, engines and supplies for your first three flights.
Specifications: Length. 46.7cm (18.38") Diameter 34 mm (1.34") Weight.: 76g (2.7 oz)
Recommended Engines: C6-7 only

EST1813 - $56.99

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