The Estes 1381 Yankee is a trim, 11-inch Skill Level 1 rocket with a one-piece body tube, conical nose cone, laser-cut wood fins and patriotic red-and-white self-stick decals. Powered by standard Estes engines, it climbs to over 1,800 feet and returns on a neon orange streamer, ready for its next flight within minutes. It builds and finishes in an afternoon.
Key Features
- Skill Level 1: some sanding, gluing and painting
- High-altitude performance (over 1,800 ft on a C6-7, per Estes)
- Neon orange streamer recovery
- One-piece body tube, conical nose cone and laser-cut wood fins
- Red, white and blue self-stick decals
Specifications
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 |
|---|---|
| Recommended engines | 1/2A6-2 (first flight), A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5, C6-7 |
| Projected max altitude | Over 1,800 ft (549 m) |
| Recovery | Neon orange streamer |
| Height | 11 in. (27.9 cm) |
| Fins | Laser-cut wood |
| SKU | 78TE1381 |
What's Included
- Estes body tube
- Laser-cut wood fins
- Molded plastic nose cone
- Self-stick decals
- Streamer
- Instructions
What You'll Need (Sold Separately)
- Building tools and finishing supplies
- Estes Porta-Pad II launch pad and Electron Beam launch controller
- Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding
- 4 AA alkaline batteries for the launch controller
Ideal For
Rocketeers who want a fast, high flyer, plus classrooms teaching propulsion and aerodynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
How high does the Yankee fly?
Estes rates it at over 1,800 feet on the most powerful recommended engine. Use a 1/2A6-2 for a low first flight.
Need a class set?
The Estes 1381PK12 has 12 Yankee kits.
Estes model rocketry is recommended for ages 10 and up, with adult supervision for those under 12.
Rocketry is not for indoor use. Launch in a large field (500 ft) free of dry weeds, in little or no wind.