Key features

• •INTERMEDIATE MINI MODEL-ROCKET-BUILDING KIT: The Mini Der Red Max Rocket-Building Kit offers kids ages 10+ and rocketeer enthusiasts a miniature hands-on challenge that retains the charms of the iconic original. This kit includes a durable body tube, laser-cut fins, waterslide decals, and a recovery streamer. It requires Estes rocket engines, Starters, Recovery Wadding, a launch pad system, and 4 high-quality 1.5-volt AA alkaline batteries for launch use (sold separately).
• •SOARS UP TO 300 FT.: Designed to expand your rocket-building skills, our Mini Der Red Max rocket model features a bold design inspired by the classic Der Red Max style. It stands approximately 8.78" tall and reaches a projected altitude of 300 ft. (91 m) when powered by an A10-3T Estes rocket engine (sold separately). It is also compatible with 1/2A3-2T and A3-4T rocket engines, offering versatility and exciting flight performance.
• •READY TO ASSEMBLE: Rocket building inspires creativity and a passion for science and outer space! Our intermediate-level rocket kit comes ready to build and requires approximately 1 hour of assembly, making it perfect for classrooms, families, or hobbyists learning about flight and physics. Pair it with the Estes Mini Launch Pad and Controller (sold separately) for a smooth, educational, and successful launch.
• •SAFETY FIRST, FUN ALWAYS: Our rockets and rocket launch accessories are designed to be used with the NAR (National Association of Rocketry) model-rocket safety code. Always ensure you have an appropriate launch site, stand back at least 15 ft., insert the safety key, issue a countdown, and then you can let your rocket fly!
• •WE IGNITE IMAGINATIONS: Since 1958, Estes has created educational rocket kits and displays designed for an unforgettable aerospace experience. As a family-owned company, we have grown to offer exciting STEM products that engage aspiring rocketeers and the future minds of aerospace.