{"product_id":"super-salamander","title":"Super Salamander™","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.super-salamander-flight-table-wrapper {\n  margin: 28px 0;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 900px;\n  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);\n  border-radius: 16px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  background: #ffffff;\n  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);\n}\n\n.super-salamander-flight-table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  margin: 0;\n  font-size: 1.4rem;\n}\n\n.super-salamander-flight-table thead {\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #151515 0%, #262626 100%);\n  color: #ffffff;\n}\n\n.super-salamander-flight-table th {\n  padding: 16px 18px;\n  text-align: left;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  letter-spacing: 0.04em;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  font-size: 1.15rem;\n  border: none;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.super-salamander-flight-table th:first-child {\n  border-left: 5px solid #262626;\n}\n.super-salamander-flight-table td {\n  padding: 15px 18px;\n  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);\n  vertical-align: middle;\n}\n\n.super-salamander-flight-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {\n  background: #f6f7f5;\n}\n\n.super-salamander-flight-table tbody tr:hover {\n  background: #f1faee;\n}\n\n.super-salamander-flight-table td:nth-child(2) {\n  font-weight: 800;\n  color: #1f1f1f;\n}\n\n.salamander-table-section td {\n  padding: 11px 18px;\n  background: #263121 !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n  font-weight: 900 !important;\n  letter-spacing: 0.08em;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  border-top: none;\n}\n\n.salamander-table-section.mixed td {\n  background: #252525 !important;\n  border-left: 5px solid #ef8d22;\n}\n\n.salamander-table-section.matched td {\n  border-left: 5px solid #45b92f;\n}\n\n.cluster-type-badge {\n  display: inline-block;\n  padding: 7px 11px;\n  border-radius: 999px;\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  line-height: 1;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n\n.cluster-type-badge.matched {\n  background: #45b92f;\n  color: #10200b;\n}\n\n.cluster-type-badge.mixed {\n  background: #ef8d22;\n  color: #1b1207;\n}\n\n.engine-config {\n  display: inline-flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n  gap: 6px;\n}\n\n.engine-count {\n  color: #348d25;\n  font-weight: 900;\n}\n\n.engine-plus {\n  color: #888888;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  padding: 0 2px;\n}\n\n.super-salamander-flight-table tbody tr:hover .engine-count {\n  color: #2c7c20;\n}\n\n.salamander-cluster-note {\n  margin-top: 14px;\n  padding: 13px 16px;\n  border-left: 4px solid #ef8d22;\n  background: #f8f8f8;\n  font-size: 1.2rem;\n  line-height: 1.55;\n  color: #555555;\n}\n\n@media screen and (max-width: 989px) {\n  .super-salamander-flight-table {\n    font-size: 1.3rem;\n  }\n\n  .super-salamander-flight-table th {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n    padding: 14px 16px;\n  }\n\n  .super-salamander-flight-table td {\n    padding: 14px 16px;\n  }\n}\n\n@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n  .super-salamander-flight-table-wrapper {\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    margin: 18px 0 24px;\n  }\n\n  .super-salamander-flight-table {\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\n  }\n\n  .super-salamander-flight-table th,\n  .super-salamander-flight-table td {\n    padding: 12px 12px;\n  }\n\n  .cluster-type-badge {\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n    padding: 6px 8px;\n  }\n\n  .salamander-table-section td {\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n  }\n\n  .salamander-cluster-note {\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n  }\n}\n  .salamander-table-section td {\n  background: #252525 !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n}\n\n.salamander-table-section.matched td {\n  border-left: 5px solid #45b92f;\n}\n\n.salamander-table-section.mixed td {\n  border-left: 5px solid #ef8d22;\n}\n  .super-salamander-flight-table th:first-child,\n.super-salamander-flight-table td:first-child {\n  width: 34%;\n}\n\n.super-salamander-flight-table th:nth-child(2),\n.super-salamander-flight-table td:nth-child(2) {\n  width: 66%;\n}\n@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n  .super-salamander-flight-table-wrapper {\n    max-width: 100%;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTake Student Rocketry Into Clustered Flight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super Salamander gives experienced student rocketeers a new challenge beyond traditional single-engine models. Its four 18 mm engine mounts introduce clustered propulsion, where multiple engines ignite together to power one rocket. That creates an exciting hands-on opportunity to explore thrust, engine selection, launch preparation, and flight performance through a model that makes a dramatic impression on the launch field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 36.9 inches tall and 2.6 inches in diameter, the Super Salamander also gives students a substantial advanced-level project to assemble before launch day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare 13 Recommended Engine Configurations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the Super Salamander's most useful educational features is the variety of ways it can be flown. The rocket supports 13 recommended four-engine configurations, including sets of four matching engines and mixed configurations that pair two engines of one type with two of another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat variety gives educators, STEM leaders, and rocketry clubs a natural starting point for prediction and comparison. Participants can discuss how changing the engine combination may influence a flight, record observations from different launches, and compare results as they explore clustered propulsion in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Advanced Build That Rewards Precision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super Salamander is designed for advanced builders, making it well suited for students and youth participants who are ready to progress beyond introductory rocket construction. Laser cut balsa wood fins and the four-engine cluster configuration require careful assembly and attention to detail, reinforcing the importance of accurate construction before the rocket ever reaches the pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished rocket weighs approximately 7 ounces and combines its large profile with bold black, green, and orange styling that gives participants a project they can take pride in completing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Four-Engine Cluster Configurations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super Salamander gives students and advanced youth rocketeers a hands-on introduction to clustered propulsion with four 18 mm engine mounts. Its recommended configurations include both matched sets of four identical engines and mixed clusters that combine two pairs of different engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the chart below to compare the recommended Super Salamander engine combinations, discuss how each setup may affect flight performance, and choose a configuration for your next launch or classroom investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"super-salamander-flight-table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"super-salamander-flight-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCluster Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine Configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"salamander-table-section matched\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eMatched Engine Clusters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cluster-type-badge matched\"\u003e4 Matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"engine-config\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e4 ×\u003c\/span\u003e A8-3 Engines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cluster-type-badge matched\"\u003e4 Matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"engine-config\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e4 ×\u003c\/span\u003e B6-4 Engines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cluster-type-badge matched\"\u003e4 Matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"engine-config\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e4 ×\u003c\/span\u003e C5-3 Engines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cluster-type-badge matched\"\u003e4 Matching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"engine-config\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e4 ×\u003c\/span\u003e C6-5 Engines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"salamander-table-section mixed\"\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eMixed Engine Clusters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cluster-type-badge mixed\"\u003e2 + 2 Mixed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"engine-config\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e C6-5 Engines \u003cspan class=\"engine-plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e C5-3 Engines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cluster-type-badge mixed\"\u003e2 + 2 Mixed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"engine-config\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e C6-5 Engines \u003cspan class=\"engine-plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e B6-4 Engines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cluster-type-badge mixed\"\u003e2 + 2 Mixed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"engine-config\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e C6-5 Engines \u003cspan class=\"engine-plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e B4-4 Engines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cluster-type-badge mixed\"\u003e2 + 2 Mixed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"engine-config\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e C5-3 Engines \u003cspan class=\"engine-plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e B6-4 Engines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cluster-type-badge mixed\"\u003e2 + 2 Mixed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"engine-config\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e C5-3 Engines \u003cspan class=\"engine-plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e B4-4 Engines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cluster-type-badge mixed\"\u003e2 + 2 Mixed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"engine-config\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e C5-3 Engines \u003cspan class=\"engine-plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e A8-3 Engines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cluster-type-badge mixed\"\u003e2 + 2 Mixed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"engine-config\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e B6-4 Engines \u003cspan class=\"engine-plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e B4-4 Engines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cluster-type-badge mixed\"\u003e2 + 2 Mixed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"engine-config\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e B6-4 Engines \u003cspan class=\"engine-plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e A8-3 Engines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cluster-type-badge mixed\"\u003e2 + 2 Mixed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"engine-config\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e B4-4 Engines \u003cspan class=\"engine-plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"engine-count\"\u003e2 ×\u003c\/span\u003e A8-3 Engines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"salamander-cluster-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour engines are required for every recommended Super Salamander™ flight configuration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Always follow the engine preparation, launch system, and safety instructions included with your rocket and Estes engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Ignition to Recovery, There Is More to Observe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce all four engines ignite, the Super Salamander can climb to altitudes of up to 920 feet. After reaching peak altitude, an 18 inch parachute brings the rocket back for recovery, giving participants another phase of flight to observe and discuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a Porta-Pad E Launch Pad for launch and choose from the recommended matched or mixed engine configurations for each flight. Whether used by an advanced STEM program, rocketry club, youth organization, or experienced group of student builders, the Super Salamander turns clustered propulsion into a memorable hands-on rocketry experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estes Rockets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53576994160933,"sku":"000658","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/3594\/1925\/files\/0658-Estes-Super-Salamander-Model-Rocket-Kit.png?v=1786489661","url":"https:\/\/edu.estesrockets.com\/products\/super-salamander","provider":"Estes Education","version":"1.0","type":"link"}