Estes Rockets
A8-3 Engines
A8-3 Engines
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The Estes A8-3 Rocket Engine is a single stage engine designed for model rocket flights. Estes 1598 contains an18 mm standard engine designed for flights in rockets weighing 3 ounces or less, including engine.
Each package includes:
- 3 A8-3 Engines
- 4 starters
- 4 starter plugs
Estes 1598 is best for beginner-build level rocket kits that uses18 mm standard engines such as:
- 1225 Alpha
- 1256 Alpha III
- 1261 Baby Bertha
- 1292 Wizard
- 1706 Orbis 3D
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| Length |
2.8 in. (7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Diameter |
18 mm |
| Estimated Weight |
.55 oz. (15.6 g) |
| Total Impulse |
2.50 N-sec |
| Time Delay |
3 Seconds |
| Estimated Max Lift Weight |
3.0 oz (85 g) |
| Max Thrust |
10.70 Newtons (2.4 lbs) |
| Thrust Duration |
0.50 Seconds |
| Initial Weight |
0.55 oz (15.5 g) |
| Propellant Weight |
0.14 oz (4.1 g) |
| Quantity Per Pack |
3 |
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