Estes Checkmate Model Rocket Kit
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007276 - Checkmate™-Builder Kit
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    007276 - Checkmate™ model rocket
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    Estes Checkmate Streamer Recovery
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    007276 - Checkmate™-Builder Kit
    Estes Rockets

    Checkmate™

    SKU: 007276

    $10.49
    $14.99
    -30%
    Advanced

    Experience the thrill of high-flying rocketry with the Checkmate model rocket! Featuring a unique, highly swept nested fin design, this rocket can easily reach 900 feet and comes in both single and 2-stage options.

    An advanced build makes it a great choice for someone who is already familiar with common rocket building tasks. The Checkmate model rocket launches on mini engines (sold separately) and has streamer recovery for the rocket and tumble recovery for the booster. When you're ready to launch again, just prepare with a new Estes engine, wadding, a starter, and starter plug. To build the Checkmate model rocket, you'll need scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter's glue, plastic cement, hobby knife, masking tape, clear coat, primer (white), paint (black, blue, yellow), and clear coat (optional).

    Launch the Checkmate model rocket with the Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller (sold separately) and get ready for an exciting and unforgettable experience!

    • SKILL LEVEL: Advanced
    • RECOMMENDED ENGINES:
      Single Stage : A3-4T, A10-3T
      Booster Stage: A10-0T
      Upper Stage: 1/2A3-4T, A3-4T, A10-3T
    • PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 900 ft. (274 m)

    Overview

    Needed to Fly

    Specs

    Reviews

    Overview

    The Checkmate Model Rocket stands out in any launch field with its unique, highly swept nested fin design. It's a real eye-catcher! With this wonderful rocket, you can easily reach heights of up to 900 feet; providing an exhilarating experience for all rocket enthusiasts.

    Whether you're looking for a single stage or 2-stage rocket, the Checkmate covers it all. The Checkmate Model Rocket's Advanced build makes it an ideal choice for those who already have some experience with boosted rockets. Additionally, it still offers a challenge for seasoned rocket builders.

    Here are some additional features of the Checkmate :

    • Designed to launch on mini engines (sold separately)
    • Recovery is streamer for the rocket and tumble for the booster
    • Can be re-launched with a new Estes engine, wadding, a starter, and starter plug

    Overall, the Checkmate Model Rocket is a great choice for anyone looking for an exciting and challenging rocket building experience.

    007276 - Checkmate™ model rocket
    007276 - Checkmate™ model rocket

    What You Need to Fly

    • Estes A10-0T Model Rocket Engines

      A10-0T Engines

      Sale

      A10-0T Engines

      $10.16
      $11.29 $10.16
    • Estes A10-3T Model Rocket Engines

      A10-3T Engines

      Sold out

      A10-3T Engines

      $11.99
      $11.99 $11.99
      Sold out
    • Estes Rocket Recovery Wadding

      Recovery Wadding

      Best Seller

      Recovery Wadding

      $5.99
      $5.99 $5.99
    • 002222 - Porta-Pad® II Launch Pad and Electron Beam® Launch Controller

      Porta-Pad® II Launch Pad and Electron Beam® Launch Controller

      Best Seller

      Porta-Pad® II Launch Pad and Electron Beam® Launch Controller

      $39.99
      $39.99 $39.99
    Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding.
    Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)

    Technical Specifications

    • Recommended Engines

    Rocket : A3-4T, A10-3T
    Booster : A10-0T

    • Launch System

    Porta-Pad II

    • Launch Rod Size

    1/8 in. (3.18 mm)

    • Projected Max Altitude

    900 ft. (274 m)

    • Recovery System

    Streamer

    • Length

    17 in. (43.2 cm)

    • Diameter

    0.74 in. (19 mm)

    • Weight

    1.1 oz. (31.2 g)

    • Fin Material

    Laser Cut Balsa Wood

    Needed to Build (sold separately)

    Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, carpenter's glue, plastic cement, hobby knife, masking tape, clear coat, primer (white), paint (black, blue, yellow) and clear coat (optional).
    Download Instructions
    007276 - Checkmate™-Builder Kit
    This product recommended for children ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.

    Customer Reviews

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    John Ellsworth (Charlotte, NC)
    Tricky.

    Difficult to get the fin alignment right.
    In the end I still give it a 4.

    L
    Larry Fugate (Chicago, IL)
    Checkmate is an Interesting Design

    Typical for an Estes model rocket kit, it's an interesting design, well engineered, easy to build and finish, and a fantastic flyer. I heartily recommend it to newbies, experienced rocketeers and everyone in between. You won't be disappointed.

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    marty beattie (Riverton, UT)
    Checkmate

    Great rocket. Makes me feel 12 again!

    12