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Texas Twister Feature

• Fast Flying Rocket That Uses Helicopter Recovery
• Skill Level 3 - Average Skills Required
• Length: 36.5 cm (14.38"), Diameter: 18mm (.736")
• Empty Wt: 17.5 grams (.62 oz.)
• Recovery Type: Helicopter

The Apogee Components Texas Twister is a unique helicopter recovery rocket that is enjoyable to build and exciting to fly. The kit features pre-cut kraft-paper tubes, die-cut balsa fins, an injection molded high-impact polystyrene nose cone, and a water-slide decal; all which make it a sturdy design -- plus a great looking rocket. It is truly worthy of joining your rocketry fleet.

The flight begins by the rocket by blasting off to incredible heights, thanks to its low-drag streamlined configuration. At apogee, when it is just a tiny speck in the sky, it flips outward its three canting fins; transforming it to a wildly whirling helicopter. It spins much faster than an Oklahoma tornado - it's Texas sized!

If you enjoy innovative rocket designs, you'll love this very unique configuration. The model features an innovative "slip-n-slide piston" arrangement that activates the canting fins. It is what allows it to morph from ballistic rocket to a gyrating helicopter. Plus it has a special molded polyurethane-resin hold-down ring which locks down the canting fins in launch configuration.It is probably one of the easiest rockets to prep for flight - just a few seconds. Just pop in a new motor, slide the hold-down ring over the canting fins, and blast off!

Recommended Rocket Engines: Estes 1/2A3-2T, A3-4T, or A10-3T

Requires a rocket launch pad and ignition controller, plus finishing supplies like glue and paint.

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