E2X - Easy to Assemble

What's black, hot pink and yellow you might ask? Well we would answer with the WHIRLYBIRD! With helicopter nose cone recovery along with parachute rocket recovery, the Whirlybird is really" fun to watch launch and land! Easy to build no matter what your experience level! Have this rocket on the launch pad in a quick afternoon and enjoy countless launches! And powered on a C6-5 engine, your Whirlybird can reach heights of 650 feet!

All rocket parts are pre-colored and glue quickly together with some tube type plastic cement.

LAUNCH SYSTEM includes:

  • Electron Beam Launch Controller (requires 4 high quality 1.5V AA alkaline batteries - sold separately)
  • and Porta-Pad II Launch Pad.

WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately):

  • Estes model rocket engines, 
  • starters and recovery wadding.
  • Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).

 

Recommended Engines

C6-5
Projected Max Altitude

650 ft. (198 m)
Recovery System

Rocket: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute
Nose Cone: Spin
Length

21.2 in. (53.8 cm)
Diameter

1.35 in. (34 mm)
Estimated Weight

2.9 oz. (82.2 g)
Estimated Assembly Time

1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included)
Fin Materials

Plastic
Decal Type

Self-stick
Launch System

Includes 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.
SKU EST-1446
Barcode # 047776014466
Brand Estes

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