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product_id: 73747021
title: "Model Rockets Athena, Brown/a"
brand: "estes"
price: "NZ$137"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/73747021-model-rockets-athena-brown
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Ready-to-fly, no assembly 16 inches tall 1100 ft max altitude Model Rockets Athena, Brown/a

**Brand:** estes
**Price:** NZ$137
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Ready, Set, Launch Your Next Adventure!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Model Rockets Athena, Brown/a by estes
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$137 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/73747021-model-rockets-athena-brown)

## Best For

- estes enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted estes brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vibrant Recovery:** Bright 12-inch parachute ensures safe, eye-catching landings.
- • **STEM-Inspired Fun:** Perfect for professionals and hobbyists sparking aerospace passion.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** A sleek 16-inch design that fits perfectly in your collection.
- • **Instant Launch Ready:** Comes fully assembled—no glue, no wait, just launch.
- • **Sky-High Performance:** Soar up to 1100 feet with ease and precision.

## Overview

The Estes Athena Model Rocket is a 16-inch high-performance, ready-to-fly rocket capable of reaching altitudes up to 1100 feet. Designed for quick launches without assembly, it features a brightly colored 12-inch parachute for safe recovery. Ideal for hobbyists and STEM enthusiasts looking to elevate their aerospace experience.

## Description

In a hurry with no time to build or are you just looking for another great flying, high performance rocket to add to your collection? Estes has just the rocket for you! The Athena is a fully assembled, great looking, high-flying model rocket. Launched on standard Estes engines, the Athena can reach heights of 1100 feet and is easily recovered with 12 inch, brightly colored, fully assembled parachute. Perfect for a hobbyist looking to start in rocketry or for use as a cool, science kit to spark kids interests in aerospace and engineering. WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD: Ready to Fly rocket. No building, gluing or painting required. WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included).

Review: Great starter rocket - Nice easy to build starter rocket good for a child or someone who is less interested in the model building aspect and would rather build something quick that looks decent and can be launched soon after.
Review: En ningún lugar dice que tienes que comprar cosas por separado, las imágenes engañosas porque viene incompleto, este producto solo es el cartón del cohete falta el lanzador, el papel que se le pone y todo lo demás para operarlo… deberían de poner junto lo que se vende por separado para poder comprarlo todo

## Features

- High Performance Rocket. 16 " tall
- WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad with a 1/8 inch launch rod and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries are also required for launch controller (not included)
- Ready to Fly
- Flies on Estes Standard Engines
- Flies up to 1100 '

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002TWBY16 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Art Craft Kit Type | Model Rocket Kit |
| Best Sellers Rank | 211,842 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 40 in Spacecraft Model Building Kits 2,400 in Pre-Built & Diecast Models |
| Brand Name | Estes |
| Colour | Brown |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,505) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00047776024526 |
| Included Components | [Model rocket kit with necessary components for assembly and launch] |
| Item Dimensions | 43.2 x 2.5 x 43.2 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Model Rockets |
| Item Weight | 0.09 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Estes |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | Athena |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Paint Type | Oil |
| Product Style | Rocket |
| Seasons | All Seasons |
| Size | M |
| Special Features | High Performance, Ready to Fly, Fly Up to 1100 Feet |
| Subject Character | Rocket |
| Theme | Space |
| UPC | 792165983228 047776024526 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Estes
- **Colour:** Brown
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 43.2 x 2.5 x 43.2 centimetres
- **Theme:** Space

## Images

![Model Rockets Athena, Brown/a - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wyCIWTuqL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Engine size?**
A: The manufacturer's Recommended Engines: A8-3 (First Flight), B6-4, C6-5

**Q: Is the rocket already built?**
A: Short answer is, it's built except for tying on the parachute which took me less time than opening the packaging.

The listing on Amazon claims "Ready To Fly", which is Estes old catchphrase for rockets that require no gluing.
They've changed that branding and now the packaging says "level 1". In any event, I ordered the Athena rocket and when I opened the package it was even more flight-ready than the old "ready to fly" rockets: the only thing I had to do was tie the parachute string on...about 30 seconds of assembly.

For anyone not familiar with estes model rockets, to launch you must have (separate from the rocket) a launch pad and 9v igniter device, and the complete the following steps:
(1) tie the parachute strings to the eyelet on the nose. (30 seconds)  The rocket is now complete.
(2) insert (all separate parts used for each launch) wadding, engine, igniter, plug (2 minutes)
(3) insert the parachute and put the nose on. (1 minute)

**Q: Is it plastic**
A: Yes, Item#2452 Athena is a plastic flying model rocket.
Estes Customer Service

**Q: Can I get a list of additional items that are needed to launch this rocket? It seems like there are a lot of options and I'm not sure what to buy.**
A: Item#2452 Athena Flying Model Rocket is a ready to fly rocket.  You will need item#2222 Porta-Pad II Launch Pad with Electron launch Beam Controller (reusable just like the rocket).  Next, you will need engines (comes with starters and starter plugs)*Please see recommended engine sizes for the rocket  you are launching. and Recovery wadding for each launch.  The Electron Launch Beam Controller does require 4 "AA" Alkaline batteries - sold separately. 
Estes Customer Service

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great starter rocket
*by G***I on 17 March 2026*

Nice easy to build starter rocket good for a child or someone who is less interested in the model building aspect and would rather build something quick that looks decent and can be launched soon after.

### ⭐ Review
*by J***. on 6 January 2026*

En ningún lugar dice que tienes que comprar cosas por separado, las imágenes engañosas porque viene incompleto, este producto solo es el cartón del cohete falta el lanzador, el papel que se le pone y todo lo demás para operarlo… deberían de poner junto lo que se vende por separado para poder comprarlo todo

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***P on 24 March 2026*

Bought this as an introduction to model rockets and it didn’t disappoint. Easy to use and launches smoothly. Durable enough to handle multiple flights. Definitely a fun activity.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Estes Model Rockets Athena, Brown/a
- Estes 2274 Recovery Wadding
- MDL RCKT ENGNS 3PC C6-5

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*Last updated: 2026-04-30*