Estes Rockets

Luna Bug™

SKU: 000816

$6.99

$9.99

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Luna Bug is a powerful and exciting addition to your rocket collection! With the ability to soar up to 800 feet on Estes Mini Engines, this tiny rocket packs a punch that will challenge both entry-level and intermediate-level rocket enthusiasts.

Whether you're looking to step up from ready-to-fly models or start with a challenge, the Luna Bug Model Rocket is the perfect choice. Its compact size and impressive capabilities make it an ideal option for anyone looking to take their skills to the next level.

To ensure optimal performance, be sure to use the recommended tools and supplies for building and launching the Luna Bug Rocket. And don't forget to add the Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, as well as the necessary model rocket engines, starters, and recovery wadding (sold separately) to complete your launch setup.

Keep altitudes high with the Luna Bug Rocket!

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
RECOMMENDED ENGINES: 1/4A3-3T, 1/2A3-2T, 1/2A3-4T, A10-3T, A3-4T
PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 800 ft. (244 m)

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Overview

The Luna Bug Model Rocket is capable of soaring up to 800 feet on Estes Mini Engines thanks to the power packed into its tiny body.

This rocket offers a challenge for entry level as well as intermediate level rocket enthusiasts. It is great for people looking to take their skills to the next level. Built from high-quality materials and designed to withstand the rigors of high-altitude flights, the Luna Bug Model Rocket is a powerful and exciting addition to any rocket collection despite its small size.

Keep altitudes high with the Luna Bug Rocket!

Here are some additional features :

Length: 3 ½"
Diameter: ½"
Compatible with Estes Mini Engines
Durable construction
Suitable for all skill levels

Overall, the Luna Bug is a fantastic choice for anyone who loves rocketry. Whether you're a seasoned rocketeer or a beginner, this rocket offers a fun and exciting challenge that is sure to keep you entertained for hours on end. So why hesitate? Add the Luna Bug Model Rocket to your rocket collection today and take your rocketry skills to new heights!

What You Need to Fly

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

Luna Bug

This is a great little rocket. It is much better than the Mosquito. Having fins made of paper allow you to build it without the use of sanding sealer. The fin attachment is far easier as is recovery. Simple to build and simple to fly. I use it as a bonus rocket in my rocket camp for those who finish their build before the others.

Fun to launch pretty easy to build

It goes fairly high for a small rocket on an A10-3T engine. If you paint it with the recommended colors, it is easy to see when it is falling.

Great little rocket. Give it a high-visibility paint scheme (the

Great little rocket. Give it a high-visibility paint scheme (the one on the packaging works well for me) and load it up with the 1/4A to start with. No matter how high you think it’ll go on that little motor, it’ll go higher. Adapting down to the 6mm micro-sized motors works too.
It might be hard to see on the way down or once it lands, but if you can get everyone to be quiet, you might be able to hear it hit the ground.
If you’re completely crazy like I am, it even works as a two-stager.

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Luna Bug™

Overview

Needed to Fly

Specs

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Overview

What You Need to Fly

1/2A3-2T Engines

1/2A3-2T Engines

A3-4T Engines

A3-4T Engines

Recovery Wadding

Recovery Wadding

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

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

Technical Specifications

Needed to Build (sold separately)

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