The Alpha is simply the best rocket, bar none, for beginners and experienced student rocketeers. It’s got everything you need – balsa wood fins, molded nose cone, engine mount, parachute recovery and self-stick decals. The Alpha is ideal for illustrating basic rocket stability principles. Besides having an aerodynamic design, it is a very reliable launcher that can use a wide variety of engines. When your students build the Awesome Alpha, they will acquire many new modeling skills and experience teamwork and safety at the launch field.

• 12 Pack intermediate skill level Alpha model rocket kits:each kit is individually wrapped with materials and step-by-step instructions required to assemble the rocket - perfect for schools, clubs, and rocket demonstrations. The Alpha Bulk Pack has been the top choice of educators for the last 40 years and is still going strong. Its popularity stems from its ease of assembly, customizable features, and the ability to teach a wide range of STEM concepts.
• Skill level: The Alpha is an Intermediate skill level rocket, which will help a budding rocketeer develop some basic model building and finishing (priming and painting) skills.
• Versatile: The Alpha can be launched with a variety of engines, making it ideal for teaching different concepts and levels of difficulty. The Alpha's aerodynamic design ensures a smooth launch every time. Once it reaches its peak altitude, the rocket will gracefully descend to the ground using its colorful 12-inch parachute.
• The Alpha Bulk Pack is the perfect tool for highlighting basic rocket stability principles. It's not just about building and launching a rocket, it's about the experience of learning and discovery. With the Estes Alpha, students can unlock their potential and reach for the stars.
• Recommended Engines (not included): 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7 (also compatible with A10-3T if using an engine adapter - not included)

What You Need to Build (sold separately): Scissors, Pencil, Ruler, Fine Sandpaper, Carpenter's Glue, Hobby Knife, Masking Tape, Primer, Paint.

What You Need to Fly (sold separately): Estes Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and Electron Beam Launch Controller, Estes model rocket engines, starters and recovery wadding. Four 1.5V high quality AA alkaline batteries.

Technical Specifications:

• Recommended Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7(also compatible with A10-3T if using an engine adapter - not included)
• Projected Max Altitude: 1000 ft. (305 m)
• Recovery System: 12 in. (30.5cm) Parachute
• Length: 12.3 in. (31.2 cm)
• Diameter: 0.98 in. (25 mm)
• Weight: 0.8 oz. (22.7 g)
• Fin Material: Laser Cut Balsa Wood

This product recommended for children ages 10+ with adult supervision for those under 12, and rocketeers of all ages.