Estes Rockets: Riptide Model Rocket Launch Set

The Estes Riptide Launch Set contains almost everything you need for hours of high flying fun! This shiny rocket is completely assembled by specially trained craftsman and is ultra aerodynamic and has totally awesome highly reflective blue chrome colored fins and nose cone.

The Riptide stands 18 inches tall. When launched on our standard engines, it can reach heights over 650 feet and returns smoothly on a colorful 12 inch preassembled parachute.

Rip through the sky with your own ready to fly Riptide!

LAUNCH SYSTEM includes Electron Beam Launch Controller and Porta-Pad II Launch Pad.

No assembly required means you are at the launch sight quick! Featuring a really cool chrome nose cone and fins, the Riptide is one cool rocket!

Punch a hole in the atmosphere with the Riptide Launch Set! This Estes rocket launcher contains almost everything you need for hours of high-flying fun. This no-assembly, shiny beauty is crafted by specially-trained artisans to give you a top-quality beginners’ rocket. The Riptide at 18 inches tall is an aerodynamic bullet full of features like -

• Cool blended, blue body tube
• Highly reflective, blue chrome-colored fins and nose cone
• 18 inches tall or 45.7 cm.
• Pre-assembled and ready for lift-off in just minutes

3, 2, 1, lift off and rip through the sky with your own ready to fly Riptide Launch Set!

The Riptide rocket assembles in just minutes and requires Estes engines for the launch. Start with B4-4 engine for the first flight. Then, proceed with B6-4 for subsequent launches.

This set can reach cloud topping heights of 675 ft. (206 m) on Estes C6-5 engine using the Estes launch pad and launch controller. With all the parts you need for your launch included, just add the engines and you'll be ready for the launch site in less than an hour.  Requirements for this Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Riptide Launch Set, which are sold separately, includes –

• Building Tools and Construction Materials
• Finishing Supplies
• Estes A, B or C Engines
• Batteries for Launch Controller

Aside from the excitement and entertainment the Riptide Launch Set provides, an easy-to-assemble rocket instantly draws people in since the launch happens fast. Any rocket set from Estes, teaches kids the basics of propulsion, flight, and aerodynamics. And with an easy-to-assemble beginner rocket like Estes Riptide 1403, kids of all ages get instantly encouraged to think about how rockets work and fly it themselves. One of our most popular kits of all time!