Based on rumored 1950s secret project to counter the"flying saucer threat." The Estes Star Hopper is a no-glue, no-paintBeginner-Level kit that you can build and launch up to 400 feet all in the sameday. Features detail-molded plastic parts, atomic-age styling, and a 18-inchstreamer for recovery.
There had beenstrange lights in the sky before 1947, but never like this. In June of thatyear, an experienced civilian pilot reported "saucer-like discs" overMount Rainier. By July the papers were running stories about a rancher whodiscovered strange wreckage in the desert near Roswell. Accounts of mystery"aircraft" and other unknown aerial phenomena were gaining publicnotice. Something strange was going on and the people in charge wanted answers.
In 1949, aclandestine group of government scientists met at a secret airbase in Nevada toform Project Star Hopper. The goal was to produce a fast and maneuverablepiloted vehicle to compete with the unidentified objects commonly referred toas "flying saucers." With the nation's best engineers on the task,plans were drawn up for a sleek and functional atomic-powered vessel that couldbe launched quickly to intercept the aggressors. The result was the Star Hopper- the world's first interplanetary spacecraft. A small fleet was constructedand tested, and by 1955, they were ready to protect the skies from alieninvaders. Or so we were told...
Was therereally a Project Star Hopper? It's hard to say. No documents or proof exists -just rumors and speculation. Based on the scant evidence available, Estes hasdesigned a detailed model of this cryptic craft. The Estes Star Hopper is aBeginner-Level kit that all rocket lovers will be thrilled to own and fly. Thisis a no-glue, no-paint, snap-together kit that anyone can build and launch allin the same day. Featuring detail-molded plastic fins, nose cone, and enginemount, this kit not only looks great but is built to survive even the roughestlandings. Pre-finished in a retro atomic-age silver paint scheme, the StarHopper is a stylish kit that looks great and flies even better!
Prepthe Estes Star Hopper with a recommend Estes engine (not included) and getready for fantastic flights up to 400 feet - great for demonstrations and smallfield flights. Watch at apogee as the rocket ejects a 18-inch streamer to slowits fall and help you track it to the ground. With the twist-on engine retainerfor fast engine loading, and a relatively wide body tube for easy ejectionwadding and streamer packing, you'll have your rocket ready to launch in notime! While the real Star Hopper may only be a myth, the Estes Star Hopper is real and ready to fly today!
This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 18 December, 2021.
