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Riptide Launch Set Estes Rockets

Riptide - Ready to Fly - Estes Model Rockets

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 specially trained craftsman to give you a top quality beginners' rocket. The Riptide is ultra aerodynamic and has totally awesome highly reflective blue chrome colored fins and nose cone. This showy rocket is ready for liftoff in just minutes!

The exciting Riptide stands 18 inches tall. When launched on our standard engines, it can reach cloud topping heights over 650 feet and returns smoothly on a colorful 12 inch preassembled parachute. Rip through the sky with your own ready to fly Riptide!

LAUNCH SYSTEM includes Electron Beam Launch Controller and Porta-Pad II Launch Pad.

Technical Specifications

    Ready to Fly
    Length: 18 in. (45.7 cm)
    Diameter: 1.35 in. (34 mm)
    Estimated Weight: 2.7 oz. (76.5 g)
    Features: Plastic Fins, Self-Stick Decals, Parachute Recovery, Chrome Components
    Recommended Engines: B4-4 (First Flight), B6-4, C6-5
    Projected Max Altitude: 675 ft. (183 m)

After construction, what other items do I need to launch this rocket?

    # ES1602 - B4-4 Engines, pk 3 w/Igniters & Igniter Plugs
    # ES002274 - Recovery Wadding

YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PURCHASE ESTES ROCKETS OR ESTES ENGINES. ORDERS FROM OR TO DESTINATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE US, ITS TERRITORIES, POSSESSIONS, APO AND FPO ADDRESSES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

All orders with engines (sizes A-D) will ship via US POSTAL SERVICE only. Engines size E-G will ship UPS Ground only.

All orders ship GROUND regardless of the shipping method chosen.

Estes model rocketry is recommended for ages 10 and up with adult supervision for those under 12. Unless otherwise specified, all models require assembly. Tools, construction and finishing supplies sold separately. In order to launch, a launch system, model rocket engines, igniters and recovery wadding are required - sold separately-unless otherwise specified.

Please note if you intend to order multiple Estes items you can contact us for a better shipping rate.

Catalog # ES1403
 
Our price: $34.99
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