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Estes E2X Model Rocket Starter Kits
     Starter Sets are the best introduction to the wonderful world of model rocketry. Each starter set includes the versatile Porta-Pad II launch pad and the highly reliable Electron Beam launch controller. Starter sets include launch supplies for the first few flights so that each rocket can be flown over and over again.  Starter kits require four AAA batteries for the launch controller, which are not included.

All the Rocket Starter Sets on this page come with engines and igniters for three flights

Airwalker Model Rocket Starter Kit Helicat Model Rocket Starter Kit
Alpha 3 Airwalker Helicat Super Shot & Twister Stars & Stripes
Alpha 3 Model Rocket Starter Kit
The very first almost ready-to-fly Estes rocket.  Millions have been flown.  The most successful model rocket ever made.  Tried and true.  One piece fin unit.
 No. UR104-A3.  Only $36.95

Airwalker Model Rocket Starter Kit

Sleek in performance payload rocket.  The Airwalker can carry bugs, flowers or toy figures into the sky.  Launch payloads to over 1,00 feet high. Get them back on a chute.  Special chrome colored reflective body tube. 
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Helicat Model Rocket Starter Kit
A huge rip-roaring rocket with helicopter recovered nose cone.  The nearly three foot tall rocket has a colorful extra large decal sheet and engines for your first three flights.
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Super Shot - Two Rocket Starter Kit
This kit contains two popular high-flying rockets that are no longer available separately.  Both will reach altitudes of 1,000 feet.  Both are easy to build.  The Super Shot is recovered by parachute, but the Twister separates into two helicopter recovered pies.
  No. UR104-SS.  Only $42.95
Stars & Stripes
Honors the American spirit of freedom.  Included in the starter set is a Red, White and blue model rocket and choice between 2 self-adhesive patriotic decals.  A special addition, 4 x 6 inch flag decal is also included ffor you to proudly display. 
  No. UR104-ST  Only $29.95

Technical Specifications
Maximum Altitude is listed in meters, obtainable with most powerful recommended engine.

  Length Diameter Weight MaxAlt Recovery
Alpha 3 12.3 .98" 1.2 oz 1,100 12" chute
Airwalker 20.0" 1.0" 2.0 oz 1,000 ft 12" chute
Helicat 33.5" 1.35" 3.7 oz 485 ft 18" chute
Super Shot 16.5" 1.0" 1.6 oz. 1,000 ft 12" chute
Stars & Stripes 17.5" 1.0" 2.3 oz. 600 ft Flag streamer
Recommended Engines
"1st" is recommended for first flight.
  A1/2A6-2 A8-3 B4-2 B4-4 B6-2 B6-4 B6-6 C5-3 C6-3 C6-5 C6-7
Alpha 3 ok 1st - ok - ok ok - - ok ok
Airwalker - 1st - ok- - ok - ok ok ok -
Helicat - - ok - 1st - - ok ok ok -
Super Shot - 1st - ok - ok ok - - ok ok
Stars & Stripes   1st - ok - ok ok - - - -
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