DESCRIPTION
Back by popular demand and a new color scheme! The Comanche-3 has always been a crowd pleaser and this time around is no different! Dual streamer recovery brings this awesome rocket back to earth with tumble recovery for the boosters.
Straight forward assembly and a day or so of your time and you're ready for lift-off! Three standard engines will have you searching the skies for this one!
WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter's glue, plastic cement, hobby knife, masking tape, clear tape, primer (white), paint (red, orange, yellow). (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.)
WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad with a 3/16 inch launch rod and Electron Beam 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 |
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| Recommended Engines | Rocket Only: A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5
Two Stages:
Rocket: B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
Booster: B6-0, C6-0
Three Stages:
Rocket: B6-6, C6-7
Booster: C11-0, D12-0
Booster: B6-0, C6-0 |
| Projected Max Altitude | 2250 ft. (686 m) |
| Recovery System | 36 in. (91.4 cm) Dual Streamer; Tumble |
| Length | 41 in. (104.1 cm) |
| Diameter | .98 in. (25 mm) |
| Estimated Weight | 2.5 oz. (70.9 g) |
| Estimated Assembly Time | 4 Hours (painting and glue drying time not included) |
| Fin Materials | Laser cut wood |
| Decal Type | Waterslide |
| Launch System | Porta-Pad II and Electron Beam Launch Controller |
| Launch Rod Size | 1/8" |
| 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. |
| Level | Expert |
