The Estes 1753 AVG bulk pack mixes 12 individually wrapped kits from three popular rockets: four classic Alpha kits, four Viking kits with 48 fin combinations, and four Generic E2X beginner kits. It gives teachers and group leaders a range of skill levels and designs in a single pack, with projected altitudes from 1,000 to 1,600 feet.
Key Features
- 12 individually wrapped kits: 4 Alpha, 4 Viking and 4 Generic E2X
- Mixed skill levels: intermediate (Alpha, Viking) and beginner (Generic E2X)
- Viking offers 48 fin combinations for experiments
- Projected altitudes on a C6-7: Alpha 1,000 ft, Viking 1,600 ft, Generic E2X 1,325 ft
- All three fly on the same 18 mm engines (1/2A6-2 through C6-7)
Specifications
| Alpha (×4) | Intermediate; 12 in. parachute; 12.3 in. long; 0.98 in. dia; balsa fins; 1,000 ft |
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| Viking (×4) | Intermediate; streamer; 12.1 in. long; 0.74 in. dia; cardstock fins; 1,600 ft |
| Generic E2X (×4) | Beginner; 12 in. parachute; 13.5 in. long; 0.98 in. dia; plastic fins; 1,325 ft |
| Recommended engines | 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7 |
| SKU | 78TE1753 |
What's Included
- 4 Alpha kits
- 4 Viking kits
- 4 Generic E2X kits
- Instructions for each kit
What You'll Need (Sold Separately)
- Building supplies (vary by kit): scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter's glue, plastic cement, hobby knife, tape, primer and paint
- 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
Classrooms and clubs with mixed experience levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the kits individually packaged?
Yes. Each of the 12 AVG kits is wrapped separately with its own parts and instructions, so every student builds and launches their own rocket.
Is launch equipment included?
No. Engines, starters, recovery wadding, glue and a launch system (Estes Porta-Pad II and Electron Beam controller) are sold separately.
What does AVG stand for?
Alpha, Viking and Generic, the three Estes rockets in the pack.
Estes model rocketry is recommended for ages 10 and up, with adult supervision for those under 12.