Estes Starter Sets (Launch Sets) are a great entry into the world of model rocketry.

Estes Launch Sets (formerly known as Estes Starter Sets) are designed to provide a beginner with all the essentials for a successful launch. Each Estes Launch Set includes a model rocket kit, launch pad, launch controller and recovery wadding. Estes model rocket motors are sold separately to provide flexibility in size selection.

With a fully assembled rocket, each successive launch will only need a new motor and igniter, fresh recovery wadding and a place to fly! By owning your own launch pad and controller, you can have repeated launches in one outing and explore new rocket models to fly off of your new launch pad.

Estes Launch Set rockets largely consist of Ready-to-Fly and Easy-To-Assemble models. Most rockets need only white glue and AA batteries for the launch controller. Intermediate kits often need a hobby knife for assembly.

Ready to Fly Rockets are ideal for anyone wishing to bypass the building phase of model rocketry and go straight to launching. These rockets emerge from the package ready to go, needing only a motor, igniter and wadding. For many beginners, RTF rockets are a fun way to explore the fun of launching model rockets without considerations skill level of build. Estes RTF rockets perform as well as assembly required rockets and are a great way for an individual or group to get flying.

For the beginning rocketeer, the Easy to Assemble (E2X) line of model rockets by Estes; are perfect. Each model comes with easy to follow instructions and prove ideal for individuals or for groups. Parts in the E2X line are clearly marked (some by color) for easy identification and for the youngest beginner, some models are snap-together.

Ready-to-Fly (RTF) Launch Sets

Estes Riptide™ RTF Launch Set
Length: 18 in. ( 45.7 cm) • Diameter: 1.33 in. ( 34.3 mm) •  Estimated Weight: 2.7 oz. ( 75 g)
Recovery: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute •  Projected Altitude: 600 feet (183 m)
Recommended Engines: B4-4 (First Flight), B6-4, C6-5

Estes Rascal™ & HiJinks™ RTF Model Rocket Launch Set
Rascal™
Length: 14 in. (35.6cm) • Diameter: .98 in. (25mm • Estimated Weight: 1.5 oz. (43 g)
Recovery: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute •  Projected Altitude: 1,200 feet (366 m)
Recommended Engines: A8-3 (First Flight), B4-4, B6-4, C6-5

HiJinks™
Length: 14 in. (35.6 cm) • Diameter: .98 in. (25 mm) •  Estimated Weight: 1.5 oz. (43 g)
Recovery: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute • Projected Altitude: 1,200 feet (366 m)
Recommended Engines: A8-3 (First Flight), B4-4, B6-4, C6-5, C6-7

Estes Sky Twister™ E2X Launch Set
Length: 19.3 in. (49 cm) • Diameter: 1.35 in. (34 mm) • Estimated Weight: oz. ( g)
Recovery: in. ( cm) Parachute • Projected Altitude: 650 feet
Recommended Engines: B4-2, B6-2 (First Flight), B6-4, C6-3, C6-5

Estes Eliminator™ XL E2X Launch Set
Length: 44.25 in. (112.4 cm) • Diameter: 1.35 in. (34 mm) • Estimated Weight: 5.6 oz. (158.8 g)
Recovery: in. ( cm) Parachute • Projected Altitude: 1400 feet (427 m)
Recommended Engines: D12-3 (First Flight), *E9-6, *E9-8
*Requires Estes Porta-Pad® E and E™ Launch Controller, when launching E Engines - sold separately.

Easy to Assemble Kits

Estes Silver Arrow™ E2X Launch Set
Length: 15 in. ( cm) • Diameter: .98 in. ( 25 mm) • Estimated Weight: 1.3 oz. ( g)
Recovery: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute • Projected Altitude: 1125 feet
Recommended Engines: A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7

Estes Manta II E2X Launch Set
Length: 15 in. (38.1 cm) • Diameter: .98 in. (25 mm) • Estimated Weight: 1.3 oz. ( g)
Recovery: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute, Glider Recovery of Manta • Projected Altitude: 600 feet
Recommended Engines: A8-3, B4-4, B6-4

Estes Alpha III® E2X Launch Set
Length: 12.3 in. (31.2 cm) • Diameter: .98 in. (25 mm) • Estimated Weight: 1.2 oz. (34 g)
Recovery: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute • Projected Altitude: 1,100 feet
Recommended Engines: A8-3 (First Flight), A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7

Estes Shuttle Xpress™ E2X Launch Set
Length: 17.7 in. (44.9 cm) • Diameter: 1.33 in. (34 mm) • Estimated Weight: 3.2 oz. (90.7 g)
Recovery: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute, Shuttles - glideProjected Altitude: 600 feet (183 m)
Recommended Engines: B4-2 (First Flight), B4-4, B6-2, B6-4, C6-3, C6-5

Estes HeliCat™ E2X Model Rocket Launch Set
Length: 30.25 in. (76.8 cm) • Diameter: 1.35 in. (34 mm) • Estimated Weight: 3.4 oz. (99 g)
Recovery: 18 in. (cm) Parachute; Nose Cone - Helicopter • Projected Altitude: 550 feet (168 m)
Recommended Engines: B6-2 (First Flight), B4-2, C6-3, C6-5

Estes Tandem-X™ Launch Set
Amazon™
Length: 33.6 in. (85.3 cm) • Diameter: 1.33 in. (34 mm) • Estimated Weight: 3.3 oz. (94 g)
Recovery: 18 in. (46 cm) Parachute • Projected Altitude: 644 feet(196 m)
Recommended Engines: B4-2 (First Flight), B4-4, B6-2, B6-4, C6-3, C6-5

Crossfire ISX™
Skill Level 1
Length: 15.6 in. (39.6 cm) • Diameter: .98 in. (25 mm) • Estimated Weight: 1.3 oz. (37 g)
Recovery 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute • Projected Altitude: 1,208 feet (368 m)
Recommended Engines: A8-3 (First Flight), B4-2, B4-4, B6-2, B6-4, C6-3, C6-5, C6-7

Estes Solar Scouts™ E2X Launch Set
Sky Dart™
Length: 10.3 in. ( 26.2 cm) • Diameter: .54 in. ( 14 mm) • Estimated Weight: .4 oz. ( 1.3 g)
Recovery: Streamer • Projected Altitude: 950 feet (290 m)
Recommended Engines: 1/2A3-2T (First Flight), 1/2 A3-4-T, A3-4T, A10-3T

Farside™
Length: 16.5 in. ( 41.9 cm) • Diameter: 1.1 in. ( 28 mm) • Estimated Weight: 1.6 oz. ( 45.4 g)
Recovery: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute • Projected Altitude: 1,100 feet (335 m)
Recommended Engines: A8-3 (First Flight), B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7

Estes Moon Mutt™ E2X Launch Set
Length: 10 in. (25.4 cm) • Diameter: .74 in. (19 mm) • Estimated Weight: .65oz. (18.4 g)
Recovery: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute • Projected Altitude: 200 feet (61 m)
Recommended Engines: 1/4A3-3T (First Flight), 1/2A3-2T

Estes Flash®!; E2X Launch Set
Length: 16.2 in. (41.2 cm) • Diameter: 1.1 in. (28 mm) • Estimated Weight: 1.8 oz. (52 g)
Recovery: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute • Projected Altitude: 925 feet (282 m)
Recommended Engines: A8-3 (First Flight), B4-4, B6-4, C6-5, C6-7

Estes Taser™ E2X Launch Set
Length: 16.5 in. (41.9 cm) • Diameter: .98 in. (25 mm) • Estimated Weight: 1.5 oz. (42.5 g)
Recovery: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute • Projected Altitude: 925 feet (282 m)
Recommended Engines: A8-3 (First Flight), B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C56-, C6-7

Estes Customizer Mini™ E2X Launch Set
Create your very own custom rocket with the Customizer Mini Launch Set! This one-of-a-kind, mini set gives you 24 parts to build 12 different Easy-to-Assemble designs.
Length: depends on design built • Diameter: depends on design built • Estimated Weight: depends on design built
Recovery: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute or Streamer • Projected Altitude: depends on design built
Recommended Engines: 1/2A3-2T (First Flight), A3-4T, A10-3T

Estes Customizer™ E2X Launch Set
Build and design your own concept rockets. Develop, design and build dozens of custom rockets. You can even create a rocket up to 46 inches tall. Estes has researched hundreds of combinations of the 45 different rocket parts included in the Customizer, to allow you to create over 64 custom rockets.
Length: depends on design built • Diameter: depends on design built • Estimated Weight: depends on design built
Recovery: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute • Projected Altitude: depends on design built

Skill Level 2

Estes Maxi Alpha 3™ Launch Set
Length: 33.25 in. (84.5 cm) • Diameter: 2.6 in. (6.6 cm) • Estimated Weight: 6.6 oz. (187 g)
Recovery: 24 in. (61 cm) Parachute • Projected Altitude: 450 feet (137 m)
Recommended Engines: D12-3

Rocket motors, wadding and controller batteries are sold separately allowing you to buy different size motors depending on your desired launch altitude. For information on rocket motors, visit our Model Rocket Engine section or our Rocketry FAQ.