Estes Comanche-3 Model Rocket Kit 7245
$38.99
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Description
Three stage! Three engines! Outstanding altitude!
Back by popular demand and a new color scheme! The Comanche-3 has always been a crowd pleaser and this time around is no different! Dual streamer recovery brings this awesome rocket back to earth with tumble recovery for the boosters.
Straight forward assembly and a day or so of your time and you’re ready for lift-off! Three standard engines will have you searching the skies for this one!
Length: 41 in. (104.1 cm)
Diameter: .98 in. (25 mm)
Estimated Weight: 2.5 oz. (70.9 g)
Construction: Laser cut wood fins, waterslide decals, Dual Streamer and Tumble Recovery
Recommended Engines:
3 Stage Launches : 1st Stage: C11-0, D12-0 2nd Stage: B6-0, C6-0. Rocket: B6-6, C6-7
2 Stage Launches using 2nd and 3rd Stages : 2nd Stage: C6-0. Rocket: B4-4, B6-4, C6-5
Rocket Only: B4-4, B6-4, C6-5
Projected Max Altitude: 2250 ft. (686 m)
Assembly and painting maybe required. Kit does not include model cement glue, paint, wadding, batteries, igniters, and tools. Adult supervision where required.
Rocket engines not included. LAUNCH SYSTEM not included
In Canada: Do not launch model rocket motors in a manner that would endanger flying aircraft and or become a hazard to aircraft. Interdit a la vente pour les moins de 12 ans. UN0432. Ne pas lancer les modeles de fusee de soprtes qu’ils seraint un danger pour las securite aerienne.
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The Comanche -3 is a rocket that has been in Estes' lineup since the 80's. Nothing has changed except for the new paint scheme. At first I didn't like it but has since grown on me. The construction is pretty basic with no surprises. The trickiest part, I think, is to perfectly align the fins between all three stages. Go light with the fin glue at first just in case the alignment is off and repositioning is needed. Priming/Painting is pretty straightforward with little masking needed. There is a reason the recommended colours are yellow, orange and red. This rocket goes high on all three stages and the bright colours help to make it visible. Two stage and single stage flights are also possible for smaller fields. I suggest flying single stage a few times to get used to how this rocket performs before using multiple stages. To improved chances of recovery fly only in clear, calm conditions with the biggest field you can have permission to use. A bigger field is always better. It also helps to have several friends act as spotters during launch. Good luck and have fun with this rocket!