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Star Hopper Rocket Kit
In 1949, a clandestine group of government scientists met at a secret airbase in Nevada to form Project Star Hopper. The goal was to produce a fast and maneuverable piloted vehicle to compete with the unidentified objects commonly referred to as "flying saucers." With the nation's best engineers on the task, plans were drawn up for a sleek and functional atomic-powered vessel that could be launched quickly to intercept the aggressors. The result was the Star Hopper – the world's first interplanetary spacecraft. A small fleet was constructed and tested, and by 1955, they were ready to protect the skies from alien invaders. Or so we were told…
Was there really a Project Star Hopper? It's hard to say. No documents or proof exists – just rumors and speculation. Based on the scant evidence available, Estes has designed a detailed model of this cryptic craft. The Estes Star Hopper is a Beginner-Level kit that all rocket lovers will be thrilled to own and fly. This is a no-glue, no-paint, snap-together kit that anyone can build and launch all in the same day. Featuring detail-molded plastic fins, nose cone, and engine mount, this kit not only looks great but is built to survive even the roughest landings. Pre-finished in a retro atomic-age silver paint scheme, the Star Hopper is a stylish kit that looks great and flies even better!
Prep the Estes Star Hopper with a recommend Estes engine (not included) and get ready for fantastic flights up to 400 feet – great for demonstrations and small field flights. Watch at apogee as the rocket ejects a 18-inch streamer to slow its fall and help you track it to the ground. With the twist-on engine retainer for fast engine loading, and a relatively wide body tube for easy ejection wadding and streamer packing, you'll have your rocket ready to launch in no time! While the real Star Hopper may only be a myth, the Estes Star Hopper is real and ready to fly!
Product Format: | Other |
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Brand: | Estes Rockets |
Grades: | 5-AD |
EAN/UPC: | 047776073036 |
Length in Inches: | 12.75 |
Width in Inches: | 6.625 |
Height in Inches: | 1 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.15 |