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Estes 5mm (3/16) Dia Maxi Launch Rod

Estes 5mm (3/16) Dia Maxi Launch Rod

Brand: Estes

Part No: D-ES2244


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The Estes 5mm (3/16) Dia Maxi Launch Rod (D-ES2244) is a stronger guide rod designed for heavier rockets and higher-power motors. It attaches to your launch pad, and rockets fitted with launch lugs slide over the rod for smooth, stable lift-off.

At 35.5 in (90.17 cm) long, it helps larger Estes models reach the roughly 30 mph speed typically needed for stability before leaving the rod. Suited to many larger Estes rockets powered by C11, D and E engines, it can also be used as a handy alignment tool for models that require two launch lugs.

Key Features

  • 5 mm (3/16 in) diameter for added stiffness with heavier rockets
  • 35.5 in (90.17 cm) length for effective guidance off the pad
  • Helps rockets achieve around 30 mph before rod exit for stable flight
  • Simple attachment to the launch pad; rockets slide via fitted launch lugs
  • Useful as an alignment tool for rockets with twin launch lugs

Specifications

  • Diameter: 3/16 in (5 mm)
  • Length: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)

Suggested Compatibility

  • Estes 2215 Porta-Pad II launch pad
  • Estes 2238 Porta-Pad E launch pad

Going big? You might need a stronger launch rod, like this 3/16 diameter rod  built for heavier rockets and higher power motors.

It attaches to the launch pad, and your Estes rocket simply slides over the rod using the launch lugs attached to the rocket. As the rocket launches, it quickly gains enough speed to fly with stability, and then leaves the launch rod. That requires roughly 30mph, and this length is perfect to accelerate most Estes rockets to that speed for most larger rockets that are powered by C11, D and E Engines. Also works great when used as an alignment tool on model rockets that require two launch lugs.

Can be used in the 2215 Porta-Pad II or 2238 Porta-Pad E launch pad.

Also works great when used as an alignment tool on model rockets that require two launch lugs.


Estes 5mm (3/16) Dia Maxi Launch Rod Additional Information:
  • Diameter: 3/16 in (5 mm)
  • Length: 35.5 in. (90.17 cm)


Key Info:
  • Brand: Estes
  • Part No: D-ES2244
  • Barcode: 047776022447
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Hi There, how long are the rods?
Kevin Haworth / 16th April 2017
This is 35 inch long.
Ben @ Wheelspin Models
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