Estes Alpha III Beginner Model Rocket Kit (18mm Standard Engine)

Item No.: EST-1256

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E2X - Easy to Assemble

Join the hundreds of thousands of people who got their start in model rockets with this classic! The Alpha III was the very first rocket in the E2X - Easy to Assemble series. This rocket series was designed with the first time rocketeer in mind. With all precolored rocket parts and easily applied self-stick decals, you're ready for liftoff in minutes. The black body tube, fluorescent orange nose cone and one piece fin unit quickly builds into one flashy rocket!

With nothing more needed than glue, you can be on the flying field in no time at all! Using standard engines, the Alpha III soars to heights over 1,100 feet. Whether you're a first time rocketeer or a long time flier, this 12 inch rocket is a true classic that should be in every collection.

What more could you ask for than a high performance, high flying classic rocket!

WHAT YOU NEED TO LAUNCH (sold separately): 

  • Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad
  • 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

Recommended Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7

(EST-1256)

SKU EST-1256
Barcode # 047776012561
Brand Estes

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