Estes Flying Model Rocket Kit Mongoose 2092
Snakes won't get close to this one! The Mongoose is a two stage rocket that builds into one over the top, high performance rocket! Soars to astonishing heights of over 1,600 feet using the standard model rocket engines.
The Estes Mongoose is the perfect first time building and flying experience for a newbie who wants to try their hand at flying a two stage rocket.
A two stage rocket has two sections of the rocket with the engines stacked or staged one on top of the other. The lower or first stage contains a booster engine that kicks the rocket off the launch pad, and the upper or second stage has a standard engine inserted into it for extreme flight altitude.
Recovery is usually by parachute or streamer. The action is always hot when flying a staged rocket! The Mongoose can be flown as a single stage rocket or add a booster engine and watch this beast soar to astonishing heights of over 1,800 feet.
Standing over 26 inches tall, this high-flying rocket will descend back to earth on a colorful 12 inch parachute.
Skill Level 2 Intermediate
Length: 26.5 in. (67.3 cm)
Diameter: 0.98 in. (25 mm)
Estimated Weight: 2.3 oz. (65.2 g)
Molded Plastic Fins and Nose Cone
Self-stick Decals
12 in. (30.5 cm) Parachute Recovery
1/8" Launch Lug
Estimated Assembly Time 1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included) Download Instructions
Recommended Engines: Single Stage: A8-3 (First Flight), B4-4, B6-4, C6-5: Two Stage: Booster B6-0 (First Flight), C6-0. Upper Stage: A8-5 (First Flight) B6-6, C6-7
Projected Max Altitude: 1600 ft. (488 m)
Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level
1 Beginner
2 Intermediate
3 Advanced
4 Expert
5 Master
If you are just starting in the hobby start at the beginner level and move up from there at your own pace.
What is needed to build and fly
All model rockets come in kit form that require assembly. The materials are primarily cardboard tubes, balsa or plastic fins and nose cone. Materials will vary by model and are typically specified in the description of each kit.
Additional supplies will be necessary to build and finish your model rocket kit and may include:
Scissors, Hobby Knife
Ruler
Wood Glue, Model Cement or CA(Super Glue)
Sandpaper
Masking Tape
Finishing Supplies like:
Wood Filler
Sealer/Primer
Paint
Launching Equipment and Supplies like:
Recovery wadding
Launch Pad
Launch Controller
Power supply
Model Rocket Motors and Igniters
A safe place to fly using guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code