Estes Antar Rocket Kit - Skill Level Advanced

Harry Stine (NAR#02) is known as the €œFather of Model Rocketry€ and founder of the National Association of Rocketry. One of the original pioneers that founded the hobby right alongside Vern Estes, Stine was also a talented writer. This Estes Designer Signature Series kit is a faithful reproduction crafted by Estes designers from many sketches Stine created as well as the actual original model which is from the personal collection of Estes Vice President Bill Stine (who happens to be Harry's son). Antar was not designed as a flying model rocket because in 1951 the hobby didn't exist yet!  Stine was a physicist and clearly understood the science of flight, so even though Antar was a fictional vehicle, the science behind it meant it could actually be stable in flight.

WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately):Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Six C 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).

Antar Additional Information:

• Recommended Engines: B6-2, B6-4, C6-5
• Projected Max Altitude: 450 ft. (137 m)
• Recovery System: 15 in. (38.1 cm) Parachute
• Length: 23.2 in. (58.9 cm)
• Diameter: 1.64 in. (42 mm)
• Estimated Weight: 3.7 oz. (104.9 g)
• Estimated Assembly Time: 3-4 Hours (painting and glue drying time not included)
• Fin Materials: Laser cut wood
• Decal Type: Waterslide
• Launch System: Porta-Pad II Launch Pad 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.