× We have recently moved to a new server. If you run into any issues, please let us know through the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page. Thanks for visiting RocketReviews.

Estes Star Wars Naboo Royal Fighter (RTF)

Estes - Star Wars Naboo Royal Fighter

Contributed by Daniel R Sloan

Manufacturer: Estes
Rating
(Contributed - by Daniel R Sloan )

Rocket PicBrief:
A through C motor, close to RTF rocket with parachute recovery. Ready-to-fly plastic Naboo Fighter requires no construction or painting! Must be flown with flight probe.

Construction:
Assembly is very, very minimal and that it why it is a RTF. There was one joint on the tubes and then a full plastic fin assembly with a built-in motor mount. It went together in a snap. Even the 17" parachute was pre-assembled. No painting, no decals, just fly it.

Construction Rating: 3 out of 5

Flight:
I would recommended a C6-3 for this model. It gives a straight flight even with a strong wind (no weathercocking at all). The rocket does require wadding. The motor is locked inside the fin assembly with a cap.

I now have more than ten flights on this rocket and am happy with its performance.

Recovery:
The recovery system is the shock cord that is glued to the side of the tube (typical Estes). Perfect recovery.

Flight Rating: 5 out of 5

Summary:
Easy to put together and also flies with no problem. Also a fun first flier for a newbee.

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5

Flights

comment Post a Comment