Estes 1751 Alpha III Rocket Bulk Pack (Pack of 12)

The Estes-1751 Alpha III Rocket Bulk Pack (Pack of 12) is a model rocket kit that contains the necessary materials and instructions to assemble the rocket. This pack is recommended for children 10 years and older, with adult supervision required for those under 12 years old. The kit includes an orange plastic nose cone, body tube, one-piece plastic tail fin unit, and self-stick decals, allowing for assembly without the need for painting.

To launch the rocket, additional equipment and supplies are required, including a launch system, model rocket engines, starters, recovery wadding, and glue, all of which are sold separately. The 12 individual packets in this bulk pack allow each child to experience the process of assembling and launching the rocket, making it suitable for youth group activities such as those with clubs and schools.

The Estes-1751 Alpha III Rocket Bulk Pack is classified as an Easy-to-Assemble (E2X) model, requiring only simple gluing and less than an hour of assembly time. It is recommended for use with 1/2A6-2, A8-3 (First Flight), A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, and C6-7 engines, which can propel the rocket to a maximum altitude of 1,100 feet (335 meters). The rocket itself weighs 1.2 ounces (34 grams) and has dimensions of 12.3 inches in height and 0.98 inches in width.

To launch the Estes-1751 Alpha III Rocket, the required components include a launch controller, such as the Estes 002220 Electron Beam, a launch pad, such as the Estes 002215 Porta-Pad II, and rocket engine/starter/recovery wadding, such as the Estes 001781 A8-3 Engine Bulk Pack. These components are not included in the Estes-1751 Alpha III Rocket Bulk Pack and must be purchased separately.

Model rocket kits, like the Estes-1751 Alpha III Rocket Bulk Pack, are designed to be reusable, with components such as the cone, body tube, and recovery parachute being used multiple times. The single-use components include the rocket engine, starter, and recovery wadding. Estes, the company that manufactures this product, was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Penrose, Colorado.

The Estes 2274 Recovery Wadding is a flame-resistant product that is required for most Estes rockets, unless they are designed for tumble recovery. Each pack contains 75 sheets, enough for approximately 18-25 flights, and is essential for the safe launch of model rockets.

In summary, the Estes-1751 Alpha III Rocket Bulk Pack provides an exciting opportunity for children 10 years and older to explore the world of model rocketry, with the necessary materials and instructions included in the pack. Additional equipment and supplies are required for launching the rockets, which can be purchased separately. The Estes 2274 Recovery Wadding is also an essential component for the safe operation of most Estes model rockets.

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