Estes Rockets Mongoose (English Only) - Intermediate

DESCRIPTION

The Estes Mongoose is the perfect first time building and flying experience for a newbie who wants to try their hand at flying a two stage rocket.

A two stage rocket has two sections of the rocket with the engines stacked or staged one on top of the other. The lower or first stage contains a booster engine that kicks the rocket off the launch pad, and the upper or second stage has a standard engine inserted into it for extreme flight altitude.

Recovery is usually by parachute or streamer. The action is always hot when flying a staged rocket! The Mongoose can be flown as a single stage rocket or add a booster engine and watch this beast soar to astonishing heights of over 1,800 feet.

Standing over 26 inches tall, this highflying rocket will descend back to earth on a colorful preassembled parachute.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, carpenters glue, plastic cement, hobby knife, masking tape, clear tape. Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.

WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II launch pad with launch controller, Estes model rocket engines, recovery wadding and four 1.5V high-quality AA alkaline batteries (not included).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Recommended Engines
  • Rocket Only: A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5
• Two Stages:
  • Rocket: A8-5, B6-6, C6-7
  • Booster: B6-0, C6-0
• Projected Max Altitude: 1600 ft. (488 m)
• Recovery System: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute; Tumble
• Length: 27 in. (68.6 cm)
• Diameter: .98 in. (25 mm)
• Estimated Weight: 1 oz. (28.3 g)
• Estimated Assembly Time: 1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included)
• Fin Materials: Plastic
• Decal Type Self-stick
• 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 Intermediate