Estes Flying Model Rocket Kit Banshee EST 1303
Take your model rocketry to the next level with the Estes Banshee™. This sleek, high-performance rocket is designed for intermediate builders ready for more challenge and excitement. Standing over 24 inches tall, the Banshee can soar up to 1,000 feet on powerful C6-5 engines before floating back gently under its parachute recovery system.
With its durable airframe, laser-cut cardstock fins, and bold waterslide decals, the Banshee delivers a rewarding build and spectacular flights. Perfect for rocketeers moving up from beginner-level kits—get ready to unleash the scream of success with every launch!
The Estes Banshee™ isn’t just another model rocket—it’s a leap forward in your rocketry adventure. Built for intermediate skill levels, the Banshee delivers the ideal blend of style, engineering, and excitement. Once assembled, this impressive 24-inch tall rocket commands attention on the launch pad and thrills the crowd as it climbs to altitudes of up to 1,000 feet.
Rewarding Build Experience
The Banshee offers a hands-on challenge that intermediate hobbyists will love. Featuring precision laser-cut cardstock fins, a durable body tube, and detailed waterslide decals, this kit rewards careful construction with stunning results. Every step of the build brings you closer to launch day—when your efforts pay off in a rocket that’s both strong and stylish.
Thrilling Flights Every Time
Power up with B4-4, B6-4, or C6-5 engines, and watch the Banshee roar off the pad with speed and altitude. At peak flight, its bright parachute deploys, bringing your rocket back safely for repeated launches. The combination of high performance and reliable recovery ensures every flight is just as exciting as the first.
The Perfect Next Step
If you’ve mastered beginner-level kits and are ready for something more, the Banshee is your next rocket. It challenges your building skills, enhances your collection, and delivers unforgettable launch-day experiences. Whether you’re flying solo or sharing the excitement with friends and family, the Banshee guarantees you’ll feel the rush of rocketry success.
Skill Level 2 Intermediate
Length: 24.1"(61.2cm)
Diameter: 0.98"(25mm)
Weight: 1.6oz(45.4g)
Cardstock Fins
Water-slide Decals
12" Parachute Recovery
1/8" Launch Lug
Needed to Build (sold separately)
Soft Lead Pencil, Fine Sandpaper, Ruler, Yellow Glue, Hobby Knife, Plastic Glue, Masking Tape, Scissors, White Primer, Paint, Clear Coat (optional)
Recommended Engines : B4-4, B6-4, C6-5 -1000'(305m)
Quest Q-Jet: B4-4FJ, B6-4W, C12-6FJ, C18-6W, D16-8FJ, D20-8W
Model Rocket Kits are rated by Skill Level
1 Beginner
2 Intermediate
3 Advanced
4 Expert
5 Master
If you are just starting in the hobby start at the beginner level and move up from there at your own pace.
What is needed to build and fly
All model rockets come in kit form that require assembly. The materials are primarily cardboard tubes, balsa or plastic fins and nose cone. Materials will vary by model and are typically specified in the description of each kit.
Additional supplies will be necessary to build and finish your model rocket kit and may include:
Scissors, Hobby Knife
Ruler
Wood Glue, Model Cement or CA(Super Glue)
Sandpaper
Masking Tape
Finishing Supplies like:
Wood Filler
Sealer/Primer
Paint
Launching Equipment and Supplies like:
Recovery wadding
Launch Pad
Launch Controller
Power supply
Model Rocket Motors and Igniters
A safe place to fly using guidelines from the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code
Full one year warranty through manufacturer
