Gryphon with Bag
Gryphon
Gryphon Side Flame View
Gryphon Launch
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Gryphon with Bag
Gryphon
Gryphon Side Flame View
Gryphon Launch
Gryphon Recovery
Estes Rockets

Gryphon™

SKU: 007280
UPC: 047776072800
MSRP/MAP: $20.99
$20.99
Intermediate

The Gryphon model glider kit is the ultimate choice for rocket enthusiasts. Its incredible height and tracking features make it a real showstopper. With the ability to reach up to 700 feet on an A10-3T engine, the Gryphon will give you an experience of a lifetime.

The colorful streamer that acts, as a tracking and recovery device will show you where the rocket will land, ensuring easy retrieval. Moreover, the Gryphon's sleek design and graceful movements make it a remarkable sight, protecting everything below.

Made from thin paper tubing and laser-cut balsa, the Gryphon model is a great first step above a starter rocket. Building the rocket is easy and takes only about two hours, plus painting time.

Get ready to launch your Gryphon rocket with the Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller. Ready for takeoff? Order your Gryphon model glider kit now and soar to new heights!

  • SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate.
  • RECOMMENDED ENGINES: A3-2T, A3-4T, A3-6T, 1/2 A3-2T, A10-3T
  • PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 700 ft. (213 m) on a A10-3T

Overview 

Needed to Fly

Specs

Reviews

Overview

Meeting all expectations set by its legendary name, the Gryphon model glider kit will be the “King of the Air”. The Gryphon can soar to the height of  up to 700 feet on an A10-3T engine.

Upon hitting apogee, a colorful streamer acts as a tracking and recovery device to show where the rocket will land.

While in flight, Gryphon’s stealthy glider moves magically across the sky to serve as a protector to everything below and will gracefully return to earth to be readied for another flight.

Made from thin paper tubing and laser-cut balsa, the Gryphon model is a step above a starter rocket that can be enjoyed by all skill levels. In about two hours, including painting time, rocketeers will build a rocket that will garner attention in both the air and when on display.

Estes Gryphon Model Rocket Side Flame

What You Need to Fly

A10-3T Engines
$11.29
1/2A3-2T Engines
$11.29
Recovery Wadding
$5.99
Porta-Pad® II Launch Pad and Electron Beam® Launch Controller
$39.99
Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding.
Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)

Technical Specifications

  • Recommended Engines

A3-4T, 1/2 A3-2T, A10-3T

  • Launch System

Porta-Pad II

  • Projected Max Altitude

700 ft. (213 m)

  • Recovery System

Streamer

  • Length

18 in. (45.7 cm)

  • Diameter

0.54 in. (14 mm)

  • Weight

0.6 oz. (17 g)

  • Fin Material

Laser Cut Balsa Wood
Estes Gryphon Model Rocket

Needed to Build (sold separately)

Scissors, pencil, ruler, fine sandpaper, yellow glue, plastic cement, wax paper, hobby knife, masking tape, clear tape, primer (white), paint (gray, white), and clear coat (optional).
Download Instructions
This product recommended for children ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.

Customer Reviews

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Rick Young (Dawsonville, GA)
Detailed build but the custom jigs helped align the parts

The kit was complete & the balsa parts were cleanly cut. I recommend going thru each step without gluing to get the right parts in the right place.
The rocket/glider connection is unique, and very strong yet smoothly releases.
I triple filled each joint then glazed all of the balsa surfaces with a thin cyanoacrylate glue to strengthen the balsa wood without adding much weight.
I used a 2-step epoxy clay to fashion a tail weight to securely balance the glider.

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J. (San Diego, CA)
Loved my Gryphon Glider!!

Built and launched my glider 3 times. 3rd time used a recommended A3-4T and it soared! Glider flew south over 100 yds! Unfortunately it was painted gold and landed in a brown dirt field. Lost sight of it when I was trying to see where the rocket had gone off to. Located the rocket, but never found my beautiful soaring glider. But it was awesome while it lasted. Would definitely build and launch again!

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Mark Maselli (Incline Village, NV)
Quirky and cool.

Sweet build, the glider is really nice once balanced.

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