BT-80 Red Body Tube, 9 in.

Help students turn a rocket concept into something they can measure, assemble, and refine. The BT-80 Red Body Tube, 9 in. provides a practical component for hands-on rocketry projects, with a Mosaic Red outer wrap that gives each build a colorful starting point.

Put Measurement into Practice

With a 9-inch length, 2.558-inch inside diameter, and 2.6-inch outside diameter, this body tube gives students concrete measurements to work with. Use it to explore the difference between inside and outside dimensions and why component fit matters when planning a model rocket.

Support Student-Led Rocket Designs

Incorporate this spiral wound kraft paper tube into scratch builds or competition projects that require BT-80 dimensions. Students can select compatible components, explain their design choices, and collaborate on a rocket that reflects their team's ideas.

Repair Your Program's Red Flare

This tube also serves as a replacement for the Estes Red Flare, kit 001954, making it useful for programs maintaining an existing rocket. Replacing a damaged tube offers an opportunity to discuss inspection, maintenance, and the value of caring for project materials.