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Estes K-46 Astron Shrike™ Model Rocket Kit #1246

$44.99

Estes K-46 Astron Shrike Model Rocket Kit #1246 is an advanced two-stage payload rocket with a balsa nose cone, laser-cut balsa fins, upper-stage parachute recovery and booster tumble recovery. Exact motor rolesBooster stage: A8-0, B6-0 or...

Model rocket details

Included items and launch supplies

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for compatible motors and launch equipment.

Product type
Two-stage payload rocket kit
Skill level
Advanced
Build type
Two-stage traditional balsa construction with payload section
Separate launch system
Required
Recommended first motor
Use an exact booster and upper-stage pairing from the current instructions
Motor diameter
18 mm
Approved motor classes
A, B, C
Recovery
12 in. (30.5 cm) parachute for upper stage; tumble recovery for booster
Launch rod
1/8 in. (3.18 mm)
Manufacturer-stated maximum
Up to 1500 ft under appropriate conditions
Age guidance
Ages 10+; adult supervision recommended for rocketeers under 12

Recommended motors

A8-0, B6-0, C6-0, A8-3, A8-5, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7

Use the complete motor designation recommended for your rocket. Motor diameter, class and delay must match.

Included

  • Astron Shrike upper-stage rocket kit
  • Booster-stage components
  • Payload section
  • Balsa nose cone
  • Laser-cut balsa fins
  • 12-inch parachute
  • Manufacturer instructions

You will also need

  • Exact approved booster motor
  • Exact approved upper-stage motor
  • Starters and plugs
  • Recovery wadding
  • Porta-Pad II or exact compatible launch pad
  • Electron Beam or exact compatible launch controller
  • Four AA alkaline batteries
  • Large suitable launch field and adult supervision
Tools and building supplies
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Masking tape
  • Scissors
  • Hobby knife
  • Carpenter's glue
  • Fine sandpaper
  • Extra-fine sandpaper
  • White primer
  • Paint
  • Clear coat optional
Assembly
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Product details

Estes K-46 Astron Shrike Model Rocket Kit #1246 is an advanced two-stage payload rocket with a balsa nose cone, laser-cut balsa fins, upper-stage parachute recovery and booster tumble recovery.

Exact motor roles

  • Booster stage: A8-0, B6-0 or C6-0
  • Upper stage: A8-3, A8-5, B6-6, C6-5 or C6-7

Use only a staging combination supported by the current instructions. Do not interchange booster and upper-stage roles.

Launch readiness

  • Launch rod: 1/8 inch
  • Recovery: 12-inch parachute for the upper stage; tumble recovery for the booster
  • Manufacturer-stated maximum: up to 1,500 feet under appropriate staged-flight conditions

Launch equipment, exact motors, starters, wadding, batteries and build/finishing supplies are separate.

Specifications are listed alongside the product details above.

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Model rocket details

Included items and launch supplies

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for compatible motors and launch equipment.

Product type
Two-stage payload rocket kit
Skill level
Advanced
Build type
Two-stage traditional balsa construction with payload section
Separate launch system
Required
Recommended first motor
Use an exact booster and upper-stage pairing from the current instructions
Motor diameter
18 mm
Approved motor classes
A, B, C
Recovery
12 in. (30.5 cm) parachute for upper stage; tumble recovery for booster
Launch rod
1/8 in. (3.18 mm)
Manufacturer-stated maximum
Up to 1500 ft under appropriate conditions
Age guidance
Ages 10+; adult supervision recommended for rocketeers under 12

Recommended motors

A8-0, B6-0, C6-0, A8-3, A8-5, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7

Use the complete motor designation recommended for your rocket. Motor diameter, class and delay must match.

Included

  • Astron Shrike upper-stage rocket kit
  • Booster-stage components
  • Payload section
  • Balsa nose cone
  • Laser-cut balsa fins
  • 12-inch parachute
  • Manufacturer instructions

You will also need

  • Exact approved booster motor
  • Exact approved upper-stage motor
  • Starters and plugs
  • Recovery wadding
  • Porta-Pad II or exact compatible launch pad
  • Electron Beam or exact compatible launch controller
  • Four AA alkaline batteries
  • Large suitable launch field and adult supervision
Tools and building supplies
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Masking tape
  • Scissors
  • Hobby knife
  • Carpenter's glue
  • Fine sandpaper
  • Extra-fine sandpaper
  • White primer
  • Paint
  • Clear coat optional