Explorer X-19

Custom build and decorate your own 19" rocket with the Explorer X-19 kit. SureFire Rockets has brought a new concept of educational rocket building to educators. The Explorer X-19 is the second in a line of rockets that gives the student control over both the look and design of his/her rocket. The Explorer does not include instructions or cut fins. You print the instructions and the fin designs from this page. There are currently 4 different fin designs to choose from with more to come! By eliminating many of the high cost associated with producing rockets SureFire Rockets is able to bring you this educational 12 pack for significantly less than any other educational kit on the market. The Explorer X-19 rocket is a Skill Level 1 rocket (ages 8 and up) and flies on standard A, B, and C size engines.

Flies over 1000 feet!
Precision parts - easy to construct.
3/32" Balsa sheet for fins.
Molded white long plastic nose cone.
15" Body Tube.
Streamer for recovery.

1 Student Builders Kit.
Instructions and Fin Designs are NOT included in package.

You may print these here (PDF reader required):

Instructions - Illustrated and very detailed.

Simple Fin Design #1 - With fin instructions and tips for cutting fins.

Simple Fin Design #2 - With fin instructions and tips for cutting fins.

Regular Fin Design - With fin instructions and tips for cutting fins.

Advanced Fin Design - With fin instructions and tips for cutting fins.

Manufacturer:	SureFire Rockets
Product #:	sfr0186
Your Price:	$3.89
List Price:	$5.59
Availability:	Usually ships out in 24 hours

*Max. Altitude: 1000'
Fins: Balsa
Recovery: Streamer
*Length: 19"
Diameter: 0.976"
*Weight: 0.6 oz

*varies based on fin design.

This item does not come with decals. The intent is for the student to decorate the rocket with his/her own design.

BUILDING SUPPLIES:
Glue (tes3501) or cement (hlc107)
Hobby Knife (tes3507c)
Scissors
Pencil
Ruler
Paint

LAUNCH SUPPLIES:
Recommended Engines:

A8-3 (est1598) first flight

A8-5 (est1599)

B4-4 (est1602)

B6-4 (est1606)

C6-5 (est1614)
Bulk Pack Engines (24) Available:

A8-3 (est1781)

B6-4 (est1783)

C6-5 (est1789)
Wadding (est302274)
Launch Pad (est302215)
Launch Controller (est302220)

Teachers: Have your students build many different shape and size fins to show the dramatic effect aerodynamics have on determining the maximum altitude a rocket will fly.