Estes Rocket - Riptide RTF Launch Set
Brand: Estes
Part No: D-ES1403
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Lift off in minutes with the Estes Rocket - Riptide RTF Launch Set (part number D-ES1403). Factory-assembled for ease of use, the Riptide features ultra-aerodynamic lines and striking blue chromed fins and nose cone. Standing 457mm tall, this ready-to-fly model can soar to cloud-topping heights and returns gently under its colourful 30.5cm preassembled parachute. The set includes the Astron II Launch Pad and Astron II Launch Controller for a confident start to model rocketry.
What’s Included
- Factory-assembled Riptide ready-to-fly rocket
- Astron II Launch Controller
- Astron II Launch Pad
Required to Complete
- Rocket motors (B4-4 for first flight, B6-4, C6-5)
- Igniters
- Recovery wadding
- 4 x AA batteries for the launch controller
Features
- Highly reflective blue chromed fins and nose cone
- Ultra-aerodynamic design for stable, high flights
- Colourful 30.5cm preassembled parachute recovery
Specifications
- Length: 457mm
- Diameter: 34.3mm
- Weight: 75g
- Fins: Plastic
- Projected altitude: 600 feet
- Projected altitude with B4-4: 250 feet
- Projected altitude with B6-4: 275 feet
- Projected altitude with C6-5: 675 feet
- Recommended motors: B4-4 (first flight), B6-4, C6-5
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Punch a hole in the atmosphere with this rocket! The Estes Riptide Launch Set contains almost everything you need for hours of high flying fun! This shiny rocket is factory assembled by trained craftsman to give you a top quality beginners' rocket. The Riptide is ultra aerodynamic and has totally awesome, highly reflective blue chromed coloured fins and nose cone. This showy rocket is ready for liftoff in just minutes!
The exciting Riptide stands 457mm tall, and when launched on standard Estes rocket motors, can reach cloud topping heights over 650 feet, returning smoothly to earth on its colourful 30.5cm preassembled parachute! Rip through the sky with your own ready-to-fly Riptide!
Riptide requires rocket motors, igniters and recovery wadding to operate. LAUNCH SYSTEM includes Astron II Launch Controller and Astron II Launch Pad.
The Launch controller requires 4 x AA batteries (not included).
Estes Rocket - Riptide RTF Launch Set Specifications
- Recommended Motor: B4-4 (First Flight), B6-4, C6-5
- Projected Altitude: 600 Feet
- Weight: 75g
- Fins: Plastic
- Recovery Method: 30.5cm Parachute
- Diameter: 34.3mm
- Length: 457mm
- Projected Altitude with B4-4: 250 Feet
- Projected Altitude with B6-4: 275 Feet
- Projected Altitude with C6-5: 675 Feet
Key Info:
- Brand: Estes
- Part No: D-ES1403
- Barcode: 047776014039
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