Estes Rockets Alpha III Starter model Set

Join the hundreds of thousands of people who got their start in model rockets with this classic! The Estes Alpha III was the very first rocket in the E2X (Easy to Assemble) series. The E2X series was designed with beginners in mind. With all pre-coloured rocket parts and easily applied self-adhesive decals, you're ready for liftoff in minutes. With nothing more needed than glue for this Launch Set, you can be on the flying field in no time at all!

Using standard Estes rocket motors (sold separately), the Alpha III soars to heights of 1,100 feet. Whether you're a first time rocketeer or a long time flyer, the Alpha III is a true classic that should be in everyone's' collection. What more could you ask for than a high performance, high flying, classic rocket!Launch System includes: Electron Beam Launch Controller and Porta-Pad II Launch Pad.

Alpha III requires rocket motors, igniters and recovery wadding to operate.LAUNCH SYSTEM includes Astron II Launch Controller and Astron II Launch Pad.

N.B The Launch controller requires a 9V battery. We recommend using Energiser 9V batteries as UK Duracell 9V batteries are only designed for low power applications like smoke alarms.

What's Included?
Alpha III rocket
Launch System - containing Astron II Launch Controller and Astron II Launch Pad

What's Required?
Launch sets are supplied without motors, igniters and wadding. You'll need the following to launch your rocket:
A little glue for the rocket assembly
Recommended motor (see the Technical Data table)
Recovery Wadding (see D-ES2274)
4 x AA batteries for the Launch Controller

Spec Data
Recommended Motor A8-3 (First Flight), A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7 (Not included)
Projected Altitude 1,150 Feet
Weight 34g
Fins Plastic
Recovery Method 30.5cm Parachute
Diameter 25mm
Length 312mm
Projected Altitude with A8-3
275 Feet
Projected Altitude with B4-4
625 Feet
Projected Altitude with B6-6
600 Feet
Projected Altitude with C6-5
1150 Feet