The Estes 220 Swift is a super high performance, mini engine powered rocket with attitude that really knows how to rip through the sky. Great things come in small packages has never been more true than with this little devil. This mini rocket is as sleek as they come and can reach amazing launch heights when used with our economical mini engines. The Swift measures in at an ultra tiny 4.5 inches in length but can reach amazing heights of 850 feet! It’s easy to build and finish, having just 10 parts including wood fins for precision performance, a plastic nose cone for durability and cool black and white, easy to apply self-stick decals. No worries about packing the parachute because this high performance mini rocket safely tumbles back to earth after every launch. Talk about dynamite performance, the Swift is a blast to fly! WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, fien sandpaper, carpenter’s glue, plastic cement, masking tape, primer (white) and paint (black, yellow) . (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.) WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included). Skill level 1 Laser cut wood fins, self-stick decals, tumble recovery Recommended engines: 1/4 A3-3T (first Flight), 1/2 A3-2T, 1/2 A3-4T, A3-4T, A10-3T.
