Description
This fun and easy to build “itty-bitty” rocket really scoots through the sky! The 220 Swift is sleek and launches on mini engines then tumbles back to earth.
The Estes 220 Swift is a super high performance, mini engine powered rocket with attitude that really knows how to rip through the sky. Great things come in small packages has never been more true than with this little devil. This mini rocket is as sleek as they come and can reach amazing launch heights when used with our economical mini engines.
The Swift measures in at an ultra tiny 4.5 inches in length but can reach amazing heights of 850 feet! It’s easy to build and finish, having just 10 parts including wood fins for precision performance, a plastic nose cone for durability and cool black and white, easy to apply self-stick decals. No worries about packing the parachute because this high performance mini rocket safely tumbles back to earth after every launch.
Talk about dynamite performance, the Swift is a blast to fly!
WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Scissors, pencil, fien sandpaper, carpenter’s glue, plastic cement, masking tape, primer (white) and paint (black, yellow) . (Tools, construction and finishing supplies not included.)
WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad with a 1/8 inch launch rod and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).
Recommended Engines
1/4A3-3T, 1/2A3-2T, 1/2A3-4T, A3-4T, A10-3T
Projected Max Altitude
850 ft. (259 m)
Recovery System
Featherweight
Length
4.5 in. (11.4 cm)
Diameter
.54 in. (14 mm)
Estimated Weight
.09 oz. (25.5 g)
Estimated Assembly Time
1 Hour (painting and glue drying time not included)
Fin Materials
Laser cut wood
Decal Type
Waterslide
Launch System
Porta-Pad II and Electron Beam Launch Controller
Launch Rod Size
1/8″
Age Recommendation
Estes model rocketry is recommended for boys and girls ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.
