ESTES Tandem-X – E2X/ Skill 1 Launch Set
Two definitely is better than one! You’ll get X-tra value with the Estes Tandem-X model rocket Launch Set. This exceptional combo features a pair of extreme high performance rockets with an included system for launching them. Whether you’re a new rocketeer or a seasoned veteran, launch in tandem for an exciting model rocket experience! Unless otherwise specified, all models require assembly.
The E2X (Easy to Assemble) series Amazon is as imposing as the name sounds. This giant towers almost 1 metre high and is quick and easy to build! With tiger-striped body tube, pre-coloured plastic nose cone, fins and self-adhesive decals, assembly takes about an hour. When flown on Estes standard rocket motors, this huge rocket can reach heights of nearly 650 feet with recovery on its colourful 46cm parachute!
The Crossfire ISX is a Skill Level 1 kit that can easily be built in about a day. This rocket features a totally streamlined shape with aerodynamic fins and nose cone. It stands 396mm tall and when launched with powerful Estes standard rocket motors, can reach cloud busting heights in excess of 1,200 feet! Its included 30.5cm parachute returns the Crossfire safely back to earth to launch again and again.
LAUNCH SYSTEM includes Astron II Launch Controller and Astron II Launch Pad.
Tandem-X (Amazon/Crossfire ISX) requires rocket motors, igniters and recovery wadding to operate.
In order to launch a launch system, model rocket engines, igniters and recovery wadding are required, together with 4 x AA batteries for the Launch Controller – sold separately – unless otherwise specified.
Estes Rocket – Tandem-X E2X Launch Set Specifications
- Recommended Motor: Amazon – B4-2 (First Flight), B4-4, B6-2, B6-4, C6-3, C6-5
- Recommended Motor: Crossfire – A8-3 (First Flight), B4-2, B4-4, B6-2, B6-4, C6-3, C6-5, C6-7
- Projected Altitude: Amazon – 644 Feet
- Projected Altitude: Crossfire – 1,208 Feet
- Weight: Amazon – 94g
- Weight: Crossfire – 37g
- Fins: Crossfire – Plastic
- Fins: Amazon – Laser Cut Balsa
- Recovery Method: Crossfire – 30.5cm Parachute
- Recovery Method: Amazon – 46cm Parachute
- Diameter: Amazon – 34mm
- Diameter: Crossfire – 25mm
- Length: Amazon – 853mm
- Length: Crossfire – 396mm
- Projected Altitude with B4-2: 200 Feet
- Projected Altitude with C6-3: 600 Feet
