Mid-Power Rocket Kits

Mid-Power rocket kits are a little bigger than the ordinary Estes-style kits you may be familiar with. We classify mid-power kits as those using the bigger "D"-through-"F" size rocket engines. Below is our selection of Mid-Power kits. You'll see that they come in a variety of skill levels. Click on the "more info" button to learn about the kit, and to order it for fast delivery.

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Mid-Power Starter Sets
Initiator Starter Set Aerotech Initiator Systems Package
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07819
The simplest way to get started in mid-power rocketry, because it includes an easy-to-assemble rocket, launch pad, and launch controller in one box.
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Skill Level 2 Rockets - Previous Rocket Experience Suggested
Nemsar rocket kit Apogee Components' Nemsar
Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required.
Product No. 05038
The Nemsar is a long rocket that is light enough to fly on C-size motors, but we put in a big 24mm engine mount so you can really impress your friends. It can also take motors up to an F-size, so it has a lot of motor versatility.
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Apogee Aspire Apogee Aspire
Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required.
Product No. 05024
Our highest flying rocket kit! Goes over a mile high. It can also be modified to fly supersonic. Get ready to chase, as it will zoom out of sight.
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Rising Star rocket from DynaStar Mid-Power Model Rockets DynaStar Rising Star
Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required.
Product No. 05027
Large mid-power kit from DynaStar Mid-Power Model Rockets
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Stonebreaker rocket from DynaStar Mid-Power Model Rockets DynaStar Stonebreaker
Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required.
Product No. 05028
Mid-power Kit with GREAT looks and Impressive Size!
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Sky-Torpedo DynaStar Sky-Torpedo
Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required.
Product No. 05033
Huge 2.6 inch diameter tube! Slow lift-off speed that impresses watchers.
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DynaStar Grappler DynaStar Grappler
Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required.
Product No. 05032
This is the biggest rocket that is still classified as a "model rocket." And it is great for small fields because it doesn't fly out of sight.
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Sunward CFX-Six Footer! Sunward CFX-Six Footer!
Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required.
Product No. 07713
The tallest rocket we sell at 6'6" tall. A true SuperRoc!
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Sunward Aerospace Penguin rocket kit Sunward Penguin
Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required.
Product No. 07743
A short and stubby rocket never looked so cute as the Penguin rocket kit. It features durable plywood centering rings, and flies on those big 24mm diameter motors.
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Arcas Semroc SLS Arcas
Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required.
Product No. 07402
A big scale model of the famous NASA research rocket. Can be flown on 24mm or 29mm diameter motors.
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Semroc Lil' Hustler Semroc SLS Lil' Hustler
Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required.
Product No. 07401
The definition of a classic high-power hauler, this rocket kit is gorgeous!
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Sunward CFX-Six Footer! Semroc SLS Aero-Dart
Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required.
Product No. 07403
This is a huge, high-altitude hauler! Includes an ejection baffle, so no wadding is required.
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Skill Level 3 - Average Skills Needed
Estes Interceptor-E Estes Interceptor-E
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07707
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Madcow Rocketry: AQM-37A Jay Hawk Madcow Rocketry: AQM-37A Jay Hawk
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07242
Super Durable, semi-scale model of the Navy's Target Drone. Uses 29mm motors.
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Madcow Rocketry: Mozzie Madcow Rocketry Mozzie
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07240
Heavy-duty, upscale of the classic Estes Mosquito. Uses 29mm motors.
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Madcow Rocketry: Momba Madcow Rocketry Momba
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07245
Heavy-duty, fun cow patterned rocket that will get lots of looks from any passing cows. Uses 29mm motors.
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More Info. Madcow Rocketry Solar Express
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07247
Futuristic styling is the main feature of this easy-to-build and rugged rocket kit. 2.6 inches in diameter, and nearly 34 inches long.
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More Info. Madcow Rocketry Patriot Missile
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07248
This is a "High Power Rocket" that can be used if you'd like to get a level-1 certification. Did I mention it is HUGE? It is a 4 inches in diameter, and 52.5 inches long.
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Fiberglass Honest John rocket kit Madcow Rocketry Honest John Missile
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07249
All fiberglass construction makes this 2.6 inch diameter X 38 inch long rocket practically indestructible. In real life, the Honest John missile was armed with a nuclear warhead. This 1:8.5 scale model lives up to the reputation of having "raw power" that the real surface-to-surface weapon had.
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Orion DynaStar Orion
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 05029
This one is like a luxury aircraft, but built for space travel.
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Rip Roar DynaStar Rip-Roar
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 05031
Two-stage fun: and it is also a "big" mid-power rocket.
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More Info. QModeling Nike-X
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07214
Large Mid-Power Rocket. An Upscale of the Classic Estes™ kit.
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More Info. QModeling Mega Viper
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07216
A colorful upsized rendition of the classic Estes© kit.
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More Info. Sunward Solar Eclipse
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07726
This two stager is just about the biggest rocket you can fly on two black powder motors. It uses technically advanced vented gap staging and goes nearly out of sight.
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Sunward Eruption Sunward Eruption
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07740
2.2 inch diameter with a four engine cluster rocket. Also has big plywood fins.
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More Info. Red River Merlin
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07500
This huge payload lifter is a mid to high power kit that's sturdy and great-looking.
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More Info. Red River P-Chuter Xtreme
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07504
This huge payload lifter is a mid to high power kit that's sturdy and great-looking.
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Quest Aerospace Lil' Grunt Quest Lil' Grunt
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07031
This mid-power fun flyer is already battle tested, and has the simulated bullet holes to prove it. If you like short rockets that are easier to photograph at launch, then you might consider this vehicle. It has a classic shape that will bring a smile to your face every time you look at it. Flies great too!
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Quest Big Dog Rocket Kit Quest Big Dog
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07032
This mid-size rocket kit is for the fearless person that has the confidence to move up from small rockets to something a bit bigger. It has a 29mm motor tube, but comes with a 24mm adapter so you can fly a variety of motor sizes. That means this rocket can take over a fifty different motor combinations. It will be the big dog of your growing rocket fleet!
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Quest Quad Runner Quest Quad Runner
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07033
Smoke and fire! With a cluster of four rocket motors, the Quest Quad Runner is a smoke spewing rocket that will set your inner spirit free. Along with the dense column of smoke, the four engines belch forth a thunderous roar that will turn heads at any launch you show up at. The world will know that you're a go-getter and you have command of the fire-demons in your rocket.
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Initiator rocket kit Aerotech Initiator
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07802
A great "Initiation" into larger mid-power and high-power rockets. It is easy to assemble, and it flies like a champion!
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Aerotech Arreaux Aerotech Arreaux
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07804
This payload rocket shoots straight as an arrow to almost 3000ft!
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Aerotech Initiator Aerotech ISQY Tomahawk
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07805
This large scale model kit is a great intro into mid/high-power kits. It is easy to build, looks great, and flies like a champ; what more could you ask for?
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Aerotech Cheetah Aerotech Cheetah
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07807
This large cat like rocket will race to over 3000ft!
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Aerotech G-Force Aerotech G-Force
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07812
This 4" diameter, 5' tall rocket will blow you away!
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Aerotech Strong-Arm Aerotech Strong Arm
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07808
The Strong Arm is a near-scale but sleeker interpretation of the Navy AGM-78 Standard ARM.
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Aerotech Sumo Aerotech Sumo
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07813
This 4" diameter rocket gives you the slow, majestic lift-off you love!
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Aerotech Mirage Aerotech Mirage
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07810
This rocket is over 7 feet tall! Wow the crowds with this kit.
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Aerotech Wart-Hog Aerotech Wart-Hog
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07809
A military missile, this kit is for the person who wants a sturdy and industrial look that is mightily impressive.
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Aerotech Astrobee D Aerotech Astrobee D
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07806
The Astrobee D is a model of the sounding rocket of the late 60s. It is a sturdy rocket and a great introduction to mid/high power rocketry.
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Aerotech Arcas Aerotech Arcas
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07803
The Arcas sounding rocket is a strong, rugged mid/high-power rocket.
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Aerotech Mustang Aerotech Mustang
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07801
The Mustang has a classic shape that everyone admires. From its extra-sleek ogive nose cone to the dramatically swept fins, this is beautiful rocket
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Aerotech Barracuda Aerotech Barracuda
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07811
The Barracuda is a sporty, sturdy rocket that you can really sink your teeth into!
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Blue Phenix Jr. Rocket Always Ready Rocketry Blue Phenix Jr.
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07551
Built like a tank using the durable Blue Tube material, plywood fins, and through the wall fin tabs. This 38mm diameter rocket uses standard 29mm rocket motors. Comes with a nice size payload bay, and is perfect for people that want something that is going to last and last.
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Kraken rocket kit Pemberton Technologies: Krãken
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07571
The Krãken sports some unique shaped tube fins. That gives it an ominous look that will draw people toward it like a magnet. Have some towels ready... They'll be drooling all over this one.
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Payload Bays Pemberton Technologies: King Krãken
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07570
The King Krãken (pronounced krã'-kin), named for the sinister creature of ancient sea lore, is a one-of-a-kind sport flier featuring Pemberton's unique, sculpted tube-fin design. The canted leading edge tube fins have been reported to be 30% more stable than square cut tube fins. She is as much a fantastic flying machine as she is a work of art!
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Pemberton Little Bucky Pemberton Technologies: Little Bucky Jones
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07573
From his bulbous nose to his flashy fins and multiple exhaust tubes, Little Bucky Jones is Super Retro Sci-Fi through and through. Like all spaceships from that era, he is gaudy, stylish, sleek and silly enough to give aerospace engineers apoplectic fits.
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Pemberton Little Bucky Pemberton Technologies: Big Bucky Jones
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07572
The BIG version of the famous space ship from the Sci-Fi serials of the 1950's. The Bucky Jones is a cool design that will excite your imagination to an elevated plane of existence. This version flies on 29mm F and G size rocket motors.
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LOC Onyx Rocket LOC-Precision Onyx
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07651
A classic rocket kit that makes it easy for you to move up to the larger and more powerful rockets. It builds just like smaller rockets, but everything in it is designed for bigger motors, like the sturdy tube and an indestructible nose cone. You'll find that this is a tried-and-true rocket that flies great every time you launch it.
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LOC StarFighter 152 LOC-Precision Star Fighter 152
Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07655
Here's a gorgeous orbital interceptor that's truly beefy. It has a thick-walled high-power body, plywood wings and fins, and a beefy plastic nose cone. With a 29mm motor mount, this bird can hum. You can fly it with D through G motors, so the Star Fighter has a huge altitude range.
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Skill Level 4 - Slightly Challenging
LexxJet Rocket DynaStar LexxJet
Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 05037
Can you see yourself flying the next generation of rocket-powered business aircraft? This gorgeous rocket is a magnet for attention and flies like a champion. (Created by by the famed rocket designer Shrox)
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Dynastar Firefox SHX DynaStar Firefox-SHX
Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 05036
This rocket kit has a shape reminiscent of a Soviet-era fighter jet. (offset body tube, designed by Shrox)
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Heli-Roc DynaStar Snarky
Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 05030
You Wanna Piece of Me? Here's a BIG rocket with a bad-attitude!
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MRS Hawkeye QModeling Hawkeye
Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 07212
Mega Retro Upscale of the classic rocket from the 1980's.
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MRS Bullpup QModeling Bullpup
Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 07210
Mean-looking rocket that makes a big impression on spectators.
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Nike Smoke Cosmodrome Rocketry Nike Smoke
Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 07260
A big mid-power rocket. It's a 1/6th scale model of the famous Nike Smoke rocket. Uses 29mm diameter rocket motors.
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Black Brant 2 Cosmodrome Rocketry Black Brant II
Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 07264
This big, 2.63 inch diameter mid-power rocket will turn heads at your next launch because of the stunning paint pattern and large size. Uses 29mm diameter rocket motors.
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Nike Apache Rocket Cosmodrome Rocketry Nike Apache
Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 07266
This 1/6th scale rocket of the famous NASA sub-orbital rocket is a great addition to your fleet. In fact, it could easily out-class everything else you have. While it looks like a two-stage rocket, it is actually a single-stage model. That makes it easy to build, and simple to prep for launch. Uses 29mm diameter rocket motors.
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Madcow Rocketry Sea Wolf Madcow Rocketry: Sea Wolf
Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 07241
This high-power missile kit is a good easy-to-build kit for Level 1 certification! Uses 38mm diameter rocket motors.
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Fiberglass Honest John rocket kit Pemberton Technologies M2 Mars Challenger
Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 07576
If you like old Sci-Fi movies from the 1950's, you're going to love this retro design model rocket. It is one of our favorites for its stylistic appeal. A great mid-power rocket on 29mm diameter motors.
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Pemberton Technologies Pemberton Technologies 3FNC
Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 07577
The simple concept of three fins and a nose cone is taken to its farthest extreme with this kit. It is literally a nose cone with three fins. This sleek, sliver beauty is everything a rocket should be: short, stubby, stylish, and light weight with rakishly swept fins tipped with cool retro, fin-tip pods.
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Pemberton Technologies Space Ark Sr. Pemberton Technologies Space Ark Sr.
Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 07574
Are you a raving fan of the 1951 movie "When World's Collide"? The cool spaceship from that movie is now available in a beautiful mid-power model rocket kit. Even if you know nothing of the movie, your status is sure to go up when you show up at the next launch with this kit.
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Skill Level 5 - Extremely Challenging
Noris Vostok Noris Rockets - Vostok
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07226
1:60th semi-scale model of the Russian rocket. It is a challenge to build, but well worth it.
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Noris Soyuz Noris Rockets - Soyuz
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07234
1:60th semi-scale model of the rocket used to launch Russia's cosmonauts into space. While it is a challenge to build, you'll like how it looks when it is done.
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Saturn V Apogee Components Saturn V - 1/70th Scale
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 05026
Museum Quality replica of the rocket that took man to the moon. Standing 5 feet tall, this will be the flagship of your fleet because of how great it looks.
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Saturn 1B rocket Apogee Components Saturn 1B - 1/70th Scale
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 05025
WOW! The detail on this rocket will make your friends drool with envy. It is big, standing a bit more than three feet tall.
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Aerobee Hi Cosmodrome Rocketry Aerobee-Hi
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07262
A 1/6th scale rocket that can be flown as either a single stage, or as a 2-stage rocket. Requires staging electronics for 2-stage flights
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Boeing Bomarc missile Madcow Rocketry Bomarc
Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging!
Product No. 07246
Here is a large semi-scale version of the aerial interceptor rocket that defended American and Canadian skies in the 1960's. This 2.6 inch diameter rocket flies on F and G size rocket motors.
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Need Help Selecting a Rocket?

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Easy assembly is a major goal whenever we at Apogee Components design any rocket kit, as this makes using our products fun! But some rockets require more assembly skills that make them slightly more challenging. We have developed the following skill levels to aid you in selecting kits appropriate to your level of construction experience.

If you need additional help selecting a rocket kit as a gift for someone else, please give our rocketry experts a call at: (719) 535-9335. We'll be happy to assist you.


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