Estes Optima Pro Model Rocket Kit
Estes Optima Pro Model Flying Rocket
Estes Optima Pro Model Rocket Design Options
Estes Optima Pro Model Rocket
Estes Optima Pro Model Rocket Parachute Recovery

Pro Series II™ Optima™

SKU: 009727

$79.99
Intermediate

The Estes Pro Series II Optima is a thrilling relaunch of a classic vintage model rocket, offering both nostalgia and cutting-edge performance. Standing at an impressive 4 tall, the Pro Series II Optima is designed for serious rocketry enthusiasts! Powered by 29mm engines, it delivers outstanding flight capabilities, reaching a projected maximum altitude of 750 feet! The rocket features sleek holographic decals that give it a striking appearance as it soars into the sky, making it a true standout at any launch site!

Built for durability and reliability, the Pro Series II Optima utilizes a 24-inch parachute recovery system, ensuring a smooth descent after reaching peak altitude! Whether you're an experienced rocketry hobbyist or looking to add a high-performance model to your collection, the Pro Series II Optima provides an exciting and visually captivating experience! With its impressive size, sleek design, and high-flying performance, it provides hours of fun and the thrill of successful launches! Don't miss the chance to launch this modern iteration of a classic model rocket and take your rocketry adventures to new heights!

  • SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
  • RECOMMENDED ENGINES: E16-4, F15-4, F15-6
  • PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 750 ft. (229 m)

Overview

The Return of a Classic: Estes Pro Series II Optima

The Estes Pro Series II Optima is an exciting relaunch of a beloved vintage model rocket, blending nostalgia with modern performance! Whether you're a seasoned rocketry enthusiast or a newcomer looking to step up your game, this rocket delivers an unforgettable experience with every launch! Standing an impressive 4 feet tall, the Pro Series II Optima is a true giant in the world of model rocketry, and it's sure to stand out on the launch pad!

High-Performance Flight

The Pro Series II Optima is designed to impress, powered by 29mm engines that offer exceptional flight capabilities. With these engines, the Pro Series II Optima can reach a projected maximum altitude of 750 feet, soaring into the sky with precision and power! This high-performance flight ensures that you can experience the thrill of watching your rocket ascend to impressive heights, making it perfect for anyone looking to push the limits of their model rocket collection!

Stunning Design

One of the standout features of the Pro Series II Optima is its sleek, holographic decals. As it streaks across the sky, the holographic finishes catch the light, giving the rocket a futuristic, eye-catching appearance! This visual appeal not only makes the Pro Series II Optima a fun and exciting rocket to launch but also a stunning display piece, sure to turn heads at any launch site!

Reliable Recovery System

After reaching its peak altitude, the Pro Series II Optima uses a 24-inch parachute recovery system, ensuring a gentle and safe descent. This reliable recovery system is designed for durability and smooth operation, helping to protect your rocket from damage while allowing you to quickly prepare it for the next exciting flight! Whether you're practicing for a competition or simply enjoying a weekend of rocketry fun, you can count on the Pro Series II Optima to return safely after each successful launch!

A Must-Have for Rocketeers

The Pro Series II Optima isn't just a high-performance rocket: it's an opportunity to engage with the hobby in a new and exciting way! Its impressive size, striking design, and high-altitude flight capabilities make it a must-have for anyone looking to take their rocketry adventures to the next level! Don't miss out on the chance to launch this modern version of a classic favorite and experience the thrill of watching it soar to new heights!

Estes Optima Pro Model Flying Rocket
Estes Optima Pro Model Flying Rocket

What You Need to Fly

Pro Series II Launch Base, Pro Series II Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters, Pro Series II Recovery Wadding, and six 1.5V high quality C alkaline batteries (sold separately).

Technical Specifications

  • Recommended Engines

E16-4, F15-4, F15-6
  • Launch System

Pro Series II Launch Pad
  • Launch Rod Size

1/4 in. (6.35 mm)
  • Projected Max Altitude

750 ft. (229 m)
  • Recovery System

24 in. (60.96 cm) Parachute
  • Length

48.5 in. (116.3 cm)
  • Diameter

2.5 in. (63.5 mm
  • Weight

15 oz. (425 g)
  • Fin Material

Laser Cut Plywood

Needed to Build (sold separately)

Scissors, Pencil, Ruler, Fine Sandpaper, Sanding Block, Yellow Glue, Epoxy, Hobby Knife, Masking Tape, White Primer, White & Black Paint, Clear Coat (optional)
Estes Optima Pro Model Rocket Parachute Recovery
Estes Pro Series II rocket kits are recommended for adults ages 18+ with adult supervision for those under 18, and rocketeers of all ages.

Customer Reviews

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Jimmie (San Antonio, TX)
Perfectly proportioned rocket

The Optima Pro is a very impressive mid powered rocket. It is slightly over 4 feet tall and 2 1/2 inches in diameter. It goes together easily but it helps to have several builds behind you. The plywood fins are through the body and attached to the motor tube. Under the nose cone is a very spacious cargo space. I originally wanted to reverse the fins but then they would stick out past the body about an inch. I think it is one of the most aesthetically pleasing of the Estes line. There is plenty of prismatic sticker material to add some personal touches. The maroon prismatic tape is wider than shown on the pictures so you might want to trim them to follow the pictures. Overall I am very pleased with the rocket. With its 29 mm motor tube you can go into the low range of high power motors. It is built that sturdy. It still used the tri fold method for the shock cord (which is 1/2 in braided) so you might want to invest in aramid cord and attach to the motor mount and consider a baffle, it uses a lot of wadding. The nylon 24 inch parachute is nice. I am glad to have purchases this rocket, it has all the right stuff.

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Anonymous (Columbia, MD)
Great rocket and customer service replaced the

Great rocket and customer service replaced the warped fins with a brand new rocket

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Ed Walchak (Monroe, MI)
vintage models

I love the look of it. I haven’t started the build yet. But I am excited to get started. I still wish that Estes could go back in the vault and bring back more of the earlier models. If you look on line you would see my point.

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JAMES COX (Kissimmee, FL)
Great kit! Please continue designing new Pro Series II rockets

Great kit! Please continue designing new Pro Series II rockets. I’ve purchased all of them and will continue to purchase them as they are released.