Alpha III Starter Set - Easy To Assemble

Item Number: est1427

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Alpha III Starter Set - Easy To Assemble

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Product Details

This is the Alpha III Flying Model Rocket Launch Set from Estes. Suitable for Ages 10 & Older.

Product Rank

#3 in Launch Sets
#4 in Starter Sets
#181 in Model Rockets

Includes

One Alpha III model rocket
Complete launch pad
Push-button launch controller
12" parachute
Safety cap with streamer
Instruction, safety code and warranty information

Features

Ready to fly up to 1150 feet high.
Returns to earth via a 12" parachute.
Detailed launching instructions, NAR Safety Code, Rocketeer's Guide and warranty.

Requirements & Suggestions

Minor assembly
Recommended Engines:

A8-3 (EST1598) (EST1781)
A8-5 (EST1599)
B4-4 (EST1602)
B6-4 (EST1606)
C6-5 (EST1614) (EST1789)
C6-7 (EST1615)

4 AA batteries
Igniters (EST2303) (usually included with the engines)
Recovery Wadding (EST302274) (QUS7021)

Specifications

Length: 12.3" (312.42mm)
Diameter: .98" (24.89mm)
Weight: 1.2oz (34.01g)
Max Altitude: 1150 ft (350.52m)
Recovery: 12" (304.mm) parachute
Estes Product Number: 1427

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A great place to start

By: wallyum (Ft. Thomas, KY)

I've owned two Alpha starter kits since 1978. The Alpha starter set that I got for my 16th birthday lasted one flight, winding up deep in the woods behind the NKU tennis courts. 25 years later I treated myself to an Alpha III starter set, all pieces of which are still in use today. The Alpha III is an easy build and a stable flyer. I went with a vintage paint and decal scheme, but I'm going to have to buy another one to build it as intended.

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