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
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| 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 |
