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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 roles Booster stage: A8-0, B6-0...
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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
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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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$44.99
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
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