UPC 047776014275

• BUILD and launch your own high-flying model rocket! There's no thrill quite like launching a model rocket, watching it streak skyward, reach peak altitude, and then return gently to earth. When you build them, the thrill is even better. Thanks to Estes model rocketry, kids can explore the wondrous world of science while experimenting with different combinations of rockets, engines and accessories to better understand how rockets reach outer space.
• SKILL LEVEL: The Alpha III is an easy-to-assemble, Beginner level rocket with pre-colored parts.
• RECOMMENDED ENGINES : 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-3, C6-5, C6-7
• PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 1100 ft. on a C6-5
• ESTIMATED ASSEMBLY TIME: 1 hour
• LAUNCH SYSTEM: Compatible with the Porta-Pad II launch pad and Electron Beam launch controller, or any launch system that can support a 1/8 inch launch rod
• AGES: For boys and girls ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.
• Easy to assemble
• Almost ready to fly
• An Estes classic
• Launch system included
• Flies over 1100'

The Estes Alpha III rocket launch set contains a launch controller, launch pad, and rocket kit packet with materials and instructions required to assemble the rocket. It is recommended for children 10 years and older with adult supervision up to age 12. The orange plastic nose cone, body tube, one-piece plastic tail fin unit, and self-stick decals allow assembly of the rocket without painting. Additional supplies required to launch the rocket include model rocket engine, starter, recovery wadding, and glue . This rocket launch set provides the equipment required to launch the Alpha III rocket repeatedly and is suitable for youth group activities such as with clubs and schools.SpecificationsSkill levelEasy to Assemble , simple gluing, no paintingAge recommendation10 years and up, adult supervision under 12Recommended engines1/2A6-2, A8-3 , A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7Projected maximum altitude1, 100' Rocket weight1.2 oz Dimensions 12.3 x 0.98" Required components Rocket Engine with Starter, such as Estes 001598 A8-3 Engine, Recovery Wadding, such as Estes 002274 Wadding, H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right.A model rocket kit includes reusable parts, and requires launching equipment and single-use launching supplies. These kits are recommended for children 10 years and older, with adult supervision advised to age 12. Rocket kit assembly encompasses a range of skill levels-from Easy-to-Assemble , requiring only simple gluing and less than an hour of time-to Level 5, requiring multi-step assembly with measuring, cutting, gluing, and painting tasks. Reusable rocket kit components include a cone, a body tube, and a recovery parachute. A rocket engine, a starter, and recovery wadding are used once. Rocket engines come in a variety of sizes, time delays, and burn durations. A "first-flight" engine recommendation is generally made for each rocket kit. A launch pad has a stable base and a vertical rod that provide vertical stability during initial liftoff. A launch controller has a keyed ignition switch to prevent accidental ignition, and a cable provides a safe distance from the rocket during launch. Bulk packs of model rocket kits are available for clubs and schools, and allow groups of children to experience building and launching a rocket.Estes manufactures model rocket kits, launching equipment, and rocket engines. The company, founded in 1958, is headquartered in Penrose, CO.