Estes Rockets
Roto Rocket STEM Kit
Roto Rocket STEM Kit
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Easy Launch for Beginners
The Roto Rocket is engineered for beginners, ensuring an exciting introduction to rocketry. Its user-friendly design and simple assembly process make it a perfect choice for those new to this thrilling hobby!
Reach for the Skies
Equipped with recommended C6-3 and C5-3 engines, the Roto Rocket is set to reach impressive altitudes. With a projected max height of 500 feet (152.4 meters), you'll witness the world from a whole new perspective!
Unique Helicopter Recovery
What sets the Roto Rocket apart is its innovative helicopter-style recovery system. After reaching its peak, the rocket descends in a graceful spiral, mimicking a helicopter rotor. It's a mesmerizing sight and provides a valuable lesson in aerodynamics!
Combining Parachute Safety
For a safe and controlled landing, the Roto Rocket also includes a parachute system. This dual recovery method ensures your rocket returns to Earth gently, ready for another thrilling launch!
Designed for Exploration
With a length of 24.85 inches (63.11 cm) and a diameter of .98 inches (2.48 cm), the Roto Rocket strikes the perfect balance between stability and altitude. It's a versatile rocket designed to provide both excitement and education!
Lightweight and Durable
Weighing in at just 3.38 ounces (95.8 grams), the Roto Rocket is lightweight yet sturdy. The plastic fin materials and self-stick decals make assembly a breeze, allowing you to focus on the excitement of liftoff!
A STEM Kit Adventure
Part of our esteemed STEM Kit product line, the Roto Rocket is more than just a rocket—it's an educational tool that brings science and technology to life. It's designed to inspire curiosity and ignite a passion for aerospace engineering. With five included STEM activities, this kit provides an educational adventure along with the thrill of flight! Use these activities to build helicopter prototypes as well as learn how fin angle affects the way that the rocket intereacts with the wind around it!
For Adventurers Ages 10+
Recommended for ages 10 and up, the Roto Rocket is a fantastic way to introduce young minds to the wonders of rocketry. It's a hobby that sparks a lifelong love for exploration and discovery!
Customer Reviews
Helicopter failed to open. Rocket fell straight down and buried about a foot in the ground. Believe they have a design issues where the helicopter blades lock into the side of the rocket and prevent them from opening. Couldn’t open the blade a before the launch but incorrectly figured the force of the engine would open when it reached top of flight. Estes has been very difficult to work with since I have tried under warranty. Lately had to send them pictures of the rocket but still don’t have a reply. The failure is a design issue.
We apologize that your experience was not what you had hoped for. We value your input and would like to learn more about what went wrong. Please contact us at service@estesrockets.com so we can better understand the situation and work toward a solution.
If you are having trouble keeping the small Rockateres attention this rocket does so much h more then go up and down it will mesmerized them my favorite 😍
Live, Online Training and 1:1 Support!
Estes Education has been a leader in STEM education for over 60 years. We know that STEM is a vital interdisciplinary topic that requires hands-on and inclusive learning. Explore these supporting materials to take learning to new heights!
Should you have need, you can meet with a member of Education team for FREE, 1:1 online support to learn rocketry basics, how to apply our curriculum, and discover unique teaching strategies. Our team is eager to answer your questions!
Learn About Model Rocket Safety!
Not sure how to safely launch a rocket with your group? Head over to our dedicated Safety instructions page for videos, support, and more!