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| Estes E2X Model
Rocket Starter Kits |
| Starter Sets are the best introduction to the wonderful world of model rocketry.
Each starter set includes the versatile Porta-Pad II launch pad and the highly reliable
Electron Beam launch controller. Starter sets include launch supplies for the first few
flights so that each rocket can be flown over and over again. Starter kits require four AAA batteries for the launch
controller, which are not included. |
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All the Rocket Starter Sets on this page come with engines and igniters for three flights |
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Alpha 3 |
Helicat |
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Super Shot & Twister |
Stars & Stripes |
Alpha 3 Model Rocket Starter Kit
The very first almost ready-to-fly Estes rocket. Millions have been flown. The
most successful model rocket ever made. Tried and true. One piece fin unit.
No. UR104-A3. Only $36.95
Helicat Model Rocket Starter Kit
A huge rip-roaring rocket with helicopter recovered nose cone. The nearly three foot
tall rocket has a colorful extra large decal sheet and engines for your first three
flights.
No. UR104-HC. Only
$39.95
Super Shot - Two
Rocket Starter Kit
This kit contains two popular high-flying rockets that are no longer
available separately. Both will reach altitudes of 1,000 feet.
Both are easy to build. The Super Shot is recovered by parachute, but
the Twister separates into two helicopter recovered pies.
No. UR104-SS. Only $42.95
Stars & Stripes
Honors the American spirit of freedom. Included in the starter set is
a Red, White and blue model rocket and choice between 2 self-adhesive
patriotic decals. A special addition, 4 x 6 inch flag decal is also
included ffor you to proudly display.
No. UR104-ST Only $29.95 |
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Technical Specifications
Maximum Altitude is listed in meters,
obtainable with most powerful recommended engine. |
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Length |
Diameter |
Weight |
MaxAlt |
Recovery |
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Alpha 3 |
12.3 |
.98" |
1.2 oz |
1,100 |
12" chute |
| Helicat |
33.5" |
1.35" |
3.7
oz |
485 ft |
18" chute |
| Deluxe Super Shot |
27" |
1.33" |
3.5 oz |
750
ft |
18" chute |
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Super Shot |
16.5" |
1.0" |
1.6 oz. |
1,000 ft |
12" chute |
| Stars & Stripes |
17.5" |
1.0" |
2.3 oz. |
600 ft |
Flag streamer |
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Recommended Engines
"1st" is recommended for first
flight. |
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A1/2A6-2 |
A8-3 |
B4-2 |
B4-4 |
B6-2 |
B6-4 |
B6-6 |
C5-3 |
C6-3 |
C6-5 |
C6-7 |
| Alpha 3 |
ok |
1st |
- |
ok |
- |
ok |
ok |
- |
- |
ok |
ok |
| Helicat |
- |
- |
ok |
- |
1st |
- |
- |
ok |
ok |
ok |
- |
| Deluxe Super Shot |
- |
ok |
ok |
ok |
- |
ok |
ok |
- |
ok |
ok |
- |
| Super Shot |
- |
1st |
- |
ok |
- |
ok |
ok |
- |
- |
ok |
ok |
| Stars & Stripes |
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1st |
- |
ok |
- |
ok |
ok |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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