Estes Shuttle Model Rocket Kit, Master Skill Level (7246)

• Skill level 5
• Laser cut wood, Waterslide decals, 24 in. (61cm) parachute recovery
• Recommended engines: d12-3 (first Flight), *e12-4
• Requires 3/16 in (5mm) maxi launch rod (2244), sold separately.

Own your very own “shuttle” with the ESTES Shuttle. The rocket stands proudly at 23.2 inches and can reach 500 feet when powered with an E12-4 engine. The shuttle itself is 12.2 inches long and has an 8.9 inch wingspan. When the conditions are right, one minute shuttle glides are very possible. Pretty impressive!

WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, epoxy, carpenter’s glue, plastic cement, sanding block, hobby knife, clear tape, primer (red oxide, white), paint (black, white) and clear coat (optional). (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.)

WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad, 3/16 in (5mm) Maxi launch rod (2244), E Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Recommended Engines: D12-3, E12-4

Projected Max Altitude: 500 ft. (152 m)

Recovery System: 24 in. (61 cm) Parachute, Glide

Length: 23.3 in. (58.9 cm)

Wingspan: 8.9 in. (22.6 cm)

Diameter: 2.6 in. (66 mm)

Estimated Weight: 9.5 oz. (269.3 g)

Estimated Assembly Time: 12 Hours (painting and glue drying time not included)

Fin Materials: Laser cut wood

Decal Type: Waterslide

Launch System: Porta-Pad II or Porta-Pad E and E Launch Controller

Launch Rod Size: 3/16" Maxi Rod (sold separately)

Age Recommendation: Estes model rocketry is recommended for boys and girls ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.

Product Dimensions (L x W x H): 16.3 x 155 x 4.3 MM

Product Weight: 1 LB