- GUIDES and SUPPORT: Each Flying Model Rocket Kit comes with its own easy to follow, step-by-step instruction guide for kids to follow. Educators and youth group leaders can access a resource library with dozens of lesson plans and curriculum for grade levels 5-12 in Science, Technology, and Math.
- SKILL LEVEL: Alpha III is an easy-to-assemble, Beginner level rocket with a one-piece plastic fin unit and fewer assembly steps so kids can spend more time flying than building.
- RECOMMENDED ENGINES (not included): 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-3, C6-5, C6-7
- PROJECTED ALTITUDE: 1150 ft. (351 m) on a C6-5
- EASY to LEARN: Founded in 1958, Estes has been a pioneer in creating STEM educational kits for kids. Designed with kids in mind, Estes model rocket kits are made with lightweight materials and available in various skill levels from Beginner to Master. Newcomers can quickly snap a few pieces together for a ready to fly rocket, right out of the box. As their skills develop, our kits increase in complexity. With over 132 different rocket kits to build from, the sky's the limit on what one can create.
The Estes Alpha III rocket bulk pack contains 12 rocket kit packets 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 equipment and supplies are required to launch the rocket, including launch system, model rocket engines, starters, recovery wadding, and glue (all sold separately). This rocket bulk pack has 12 individual packets, which allows each child to experience assembling and launching (with required components) the rocket and is suitable for youth group activities such as with clubs and schools.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Skill level | Easy to Assemble (E2X), simple gluing, no painting |
| Age recommendation | 10 years and up, adult supervision under 12 |
| Recommended engines | 1/2A6-2, A8-3 (First Flight), A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7 |
| Projected maximum altitude | 1,100' (335m) |
| Rocket weight | 1.2 oz. (34 g) |
| Dimensions* | 12.3 x 0.98" (H x W) |
| Required components (not included) | Launch Controller, such as Estes 002220 Electron Beam Launch Pad, such as Estes 002215 Porta-Pad II Rocket Engine/Starter/ Recovery Wadding, such as Estes 001781 A8-3 Engine Bulk Pack |
*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 under 12.