The Taser Launch Set is a great kit from the Easy to Assemble (E2X) Series. You"ll be ready in no time for another extreme launch experience. Using standard Estes engines, amazing heights of 1,000 feet can be reached! Rocketeers aged 10 and up can enjoy high-altitude thrills, with adult supervision for children under 12. For your launching convenience, an Estes launch pad and controller are included in the set. The Taser is a reliable, high performance rocket for kids of all ages to enjoy. Amazing heights of 1,000 feet can be reached with your completed Taser. 3, 2, 1, Lift Off! The Taser Launch Set from Estes is an exciting, radically designed, high altitude rocket launch set from the E2X (Easy to Assemble) series. The rocket kit features a brightly colored one piece body tube, molded plastic fin set and bullet shaped nose cone. The Taser rocket is 16.5 inches tall. Simply glue a few rocket pieces together, apply the colorful self-stick decals and in less than an hour you"ll be ready for the launch pad. A bright-colored 12 inch preassembled parachute returns this rocket back to the launch site. It also comes with an Estes launch pad and launch controller for your rocket launching convenience (four "AA" alkaline batteries required – sold separately). Adding to your growing fleet of Rockets? Check out another high powered Estes Classic, the impressive Blue Ninja E2X Model Rocket Kit, which uses the same launch system that comes complete with the Taser! Blast Off to Learning Fun In addition to the excitement and entertainment it provides, rocketry also has significant educational value. Model rockets transform kids into amateur rocket scientists, encouraging them to think about how the rockets work. Rocket building teaches kids the basics of propulsion, flight, and aerodynamics, and can help foster an early interest in science and engineering. As a part of the E2X series, the Taser can be assembled in about one hour. No special tools or painting are required for this kit, leaving more time for flying. Simply glue the parts together according to the instructions, apply decals and attach the parachute. The Taser is a reliable, high performance rocket for kids of all ages to enjoy. Mission Control The Taser requires Estes engines for the launch (not included). Start with the A8-3 engine for the first flight. Use Estes engines B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5 or C6-7 for subsequent flights. Unless otherwise specified, all models require assembly. Tools, construction and finishing supplies sold separately. In order to launch, a launch system, model rocket engines, igniters, recovery wadding and four "AA" alkaline batteries are required – sold separately unless otherwise specified. Read all instructions before beginning. Make sure you have all parts and supplies required. Test fit all parts before applying glue. Sand as necessary for precision assembly. Product color and shape may vary. When launching, stand back as far as the launch controller cord will allow (15 feet). Rocketry is not intended for indoor use. Choose a large field (500 feet), free of dry weeds and brown grass. Launch only with little or no wind and good visibility. What"s In The Box? Taser rocket, Plastic Fins, Self-stick Decals, 12 inch preassembled parachute, Electron Beam Launch Controller, Porta-Pad II Launch Pad and instructions. With all the parts you need for your launch included, just add the engines and you"ll be ready for the launch site in less than an hour.