What is an air powered rocket?
Air rocketry involves the flight of rockets using compressed air as the motive force for the vehicles. This method for propelling rockets is relatively inexpensive when compared to rockets that burn fuel contained in rocket motors. Also, the items used in the construction of these rockets are inexpensive.
How does an air powered rocket work?
When the rocket is placed on the launch tube, the body tube becomes a closed pressure vessel. The pressure inside the body tube equals the pressure produced by the air pump. The flight of a compressed air rocket is similar to the flight of a ballistic shell or a bullet fired from a gun.
How high do stomp rockets fly?
200 feet
Stomp Rocket Ultra is 100% KID powered! Run, jump and STOMP to launch these rockets up to 200 feet in the air that’s 20 stories high!
Is there such a thing as a model rocket?
Your Model Rocket Success is Our Mission! Model rockets are more than just toys or just an educational and rewarding hobby. Model rocketry is the first step to outer space. We truly believe that, because Apogee Components has been in business and helping rocketeers achieve success for more than 25 years (since 1987).
What can Apogee Components do for model rocketry?
Apogee Components is dedicated to helping you achieve your model rocketry goals and taking you as far as you want to explore. Whether it be your first rocket launch, a student science fair project, or a certification launch in order for you to fly those large high power rocket motors, we’re here to help.
What are the different types of air rockets?
There are many different types of model rockets. The first and simplest type of rocket that a student encounters is the compressed air, or stomp rocket . The air rocket system consists of two main parts, the launcher and the rocket. On the figure we show a generic launcher, although launchers come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
What kind of toy is an air pump rocket?
JA-RU Large Kids Rocket Launcher Toy Kit Air Pump Max Glider (1 Unit Assorted Color) Hand Slap Rocket Toy for Kids and Adults. Great Outdoor Game Party Favor Foam Kids Toy. 673-1A
