This Estes SpaceShipOne is a large, 1:15th scale version of the famous Scaled Composites Ansari X PRIZE competition spaceship AND its powered by an Estes E-engine! This mighty spacecraft is a bona fide replica of the actual vehicle designed by Burt Rutan. The Estes rocket duplicates the unique design of the first private manned vehicle into space and blasts 600 feet into the sky to be recovered with a fully assembled 18-inch nylon parachute. This is a Skill Level 3 kit and once youve constructed, painted and applied the decals to it, youll have a truly authentic flying model rocket of the official Ansari X PRIZE $10 million winning spacecraft! Requires 3/16 inch Maxi launch rod (#302244) - sold separately. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Adult supervision is required for anyone under 18. Launching requires E Launch Controller (#2230) and Porta-Pad E Launch Pad (#2238), sold separately. Features: 18 inch Nylon Parachute Recovery Precision Cut EPS Foam Parts Maximum Altitude 600 feet Recommended motors: E9-4, E9-6 Assembly required Glue, finishing supplies, and launch supplies not included Specifications: Length 26 inches Diameter: 4.0 inches Wingspan: 12.8 inches Weight: 11.0 ounces