Decals:	Waterslide
Diameter:	1.64 inches
Fin Material:	Balsa
Length:	19.50 inches
Manufacturer:	Estes
Model:	3216
Motor Size:	18 millimeters
Power:	Low-Power
Product Type:	Kit
Recommended Motors:	B6-4, C6-5
Recovery:	Parachute
Skill Level:	1
Status:	In-Production
Style:	Sport
Tags:	Family:Estes:Alpha
Weight:	2.20 ounces

Run Motor Simulations

Reviews

• Estes Super Alpha By Dillon Frazier (January 4, 2012)

  Stands about 20 inches tall with a BT-60. Large nose cone. It's a pretty fat rocket, but quite easy to assemble and fly. Components Balsa wood fins, BT-60 body tube, engine hook retainer, engine mount components, very long rubber shock cord, 18-inch parachute. Construction and Finishing This rocket really doesn't have many cons. I would say the only one is ...

• Estes Super Alpha By John Bergsmith (December 12, 2010)

  An upscaled version of the classic Alpha that flies on standard Estes 18mm engines . Almost 20 inches tall, this rocket reaches heights of 600 feet. Balsa Nose Cone, Laser-cut Balsa Fins, Cardstock Centering Rings , Engine Hook, BT-60 body tube , and waterslide Decals The motor mount is constructed using typical methods. The only thing I changed was to add a Kevlar shock cord that ties ...

Blog Posts

• Dick Stafford's Rocket Dungeon Blog
• Super Alpha...or something else? (2014-01-05)
• Another photo-less Super Alpha post (2014-01-09)
• Three Two photos from the Super Alpha build (with an answer and a new question) (2014-01-10)
• Late night Super Alpha Update (2014-01-11)
• The finishing of the Mega Mosquito and Super Alpha is DONE! (2014-02-02)
• Model Rocket Building Blog
• Super Alpha Nosecone Part 1, 4.6" Length (2012-01-29)
• Super Alpha Nosecone Part 2 The Center (2012-01-30)
• Super Alpha Nosecone Part 3 Final Shaping (2012-01-31)
• Super Alpha Build Part 1 Parts (2012-02-20)
• Super Alpha Build Part 2 Engine Mount (2012-02-21)
• Super Alpha Build Part 3 Engine Mount (2012-02-22)
• Super Alpha Build Part 4 Fins (2012-02-23)
• Super Alpha Build Part 5 Fin Fillets and Primer (2012-02-23)
• Super Alpha Build Part 6 Fin Fillet Redo (2012-02-24)
• Super Alpha Build Part 7 Red and White Paint (2012-02-25)
• Super Alpha Build Part 8 Black Mask (2012-02-25)
• Super Alpha Build Part 9 Cleaning Up (2012-02-26)
• Super Alpha Open Rocket File Results (2012-02-26)
• Super Alpha Build Finished (2012-02-27)
• Super Alpha Open Rocket Results (2012-02-28)
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