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Model Rocket Motors

The rocket motor is the device in the model that creates the thrust force that propels the rocket into the air. They create the fire, smoke, and noise that make rocketry so exciting to watch.

On this page you will find links to the various rocket motors that we recommend in our kits. There are so many types of motors because there are so many styles of rocket kits. The motor you will select is based on a variety of factors, including:

  • The size of the rocket.
  • How heavy it is.
  • How fast you want it to fly.
  • How high you want it to go.

But don't feel overwhelmed. We are here to help you. And you will find that each kit has "recommended" motors. Use those motors as a guide in making your selection. But if you need additional help, just give us a call at: (719) 535-9335, or send us an email by clicking on the email link to the right.

Apogee Motors Apogee's Medalist Motors
These are composite propellant rocket motors designed for high-performance rockets. The F10, with its 8 second burn time is the longest burning rocket motor on the planet. It will blow your mind. Click the more info button for additional details. More info button
Quest motors Quest Motors
Quest makes a great alternative motor to that from Estes. We carry the "regular-size" A, B, and C which will fit in most all your small model rockets. Click on "more info" button to learn more about the motors and to place your order. More info button
Quest motors Estes Motors
We offer a small selection of Estes motors, in the sizes that Quest does not make. By clicking on the "more info" button, you'll find detailed information about the 13mm diameter "mini-size" engines, and the 24mm diameter D12 engines that are good for lifting heavier rockets into the air. More info button
Econojet motors Aerotech SU & Econojet Motors
The single-use Aerotech and Econojet are mid-power size engines, which means they are bigger than the Estes D engines that are commonly known by experienced modelers. We carry the E and the F size single-use motors. More info button
Reload kits Cesaroni Reloadable Propellant Kits
Cesaroni (also known as CTI) is a manufacture of reloadable rocket motors. These motors are made in the standard diameters, so they will fit into your current fleet of rockets without having to do any further modifications.

24mm, 29mm, 38mm, 54mm		 More info button
Reload Casings Cesaroni Reloadable Propellant Casings
Cesaroni (also known as CTI) is a manufacture of reloadable rocket motors. These motors are made in the standard diameters, so they will fit into your current fleet of rockets without having to do any further modifications.

24mm, 29mm, 38mm, 54mm		 More info button
Reload kits Aerotech Reloadable Propellant Kits

Aerotech provides special propellant kits that can be used in reloadable motors. The advantage is that you save money because are cheap compared to single-use motors. The more times you fly, the more money you'll save. We have propellant kits for "E"-size motors up through "J"-size.

24mm, 29mm, 29mm (High Power), 38mm

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Rouse-Tech Motors Rouse-Tech Reloadable Cases

ROUSE-TECH manufactures the metal cases (called reload hardware) into which you install the Aerotech Propellant kits. They are specially designed for ease of use, durability, and they are fully compatible with the Aerotech reload kits. We have case sizes that will work with "E"-size motors up through "N"-size.

24mm, 29mm, 29mm HPR, 38mm, 54mm, 75mm, 98mm

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Estes Mid-Power Launch Pad Recovery Wadding - Single Use

Whenever you launch a rocket, you need flame-resistant wadding inside to protect the parachute or streamer from being melted into a plastic wad. What wadding does is trap the burning particles from the rocket engine's ejection charge so they can't reach the parachute. It also provides some insulation for the parachute, so it is less likely to melt from the tremendous heat of the ejection charge.

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Nomex Wadding Recovery Wadding - Nomex Reusable

While not required, this would be a useful addition to this kit. If you don't use a heat shield, you'll have to use disposable wadding to protect the parachute from the heat of the ejection charge. And for a large diameter kit like this, it will take a lot of disposable wadding.

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Quest Q2 Igniters Quest & Estes Motor Igniters

Would you like more reliability? That is what you get when you use the Q2G2 igniters in your rocket. These babies are designed to work the first time! Also available are spare igniters for your Estes motors.

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Copperhead Igniters Apogee Medalist & Aerotech EconoJet Motor Igniters

The copperhead igniter is use to launch most of the smaller composite propellant motors. For bigger rocket motors, we recommend the First Fire Jr. Igniter, because it is more tolerant of rough handling.

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First Fire Jr. Igniters Mid and High Power Motor Igniters

The First Fire and First Fire Jr. Igniters from Aerotech are a 2-wire igniter that are designed for easy insertion into most composite propellant motors. They can be used in place of the Copperhead™ igniter that comes with some Aerotech motors.

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clip whip Igniter Clip Whips

A clip whip is used to hook up multiple rocket motors so that they can be ignited simultaneously. This makes them essential for cluster-engine rockets.

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Additional Information About Rocket Motors

Here are some links to articles that are here on the Apogee web site that contain information about selecting and using rocket motors. Just because there is a lot of information to absorb, don't feel overwhelmed. Just give us a call at: (719) 535-9335, or send us an email by clicking on the "email us" button on the navigation bar to the left.

  • What to expect when you launch your model rocket. Click Here.

  • How do black powder propellant rocket motors work? Click Here.
  • How to select rocket engines - a step-by-step guide. Click Here

  • How do you use the Quest Tiger-Tail igniter? Click Here.

  • Where to purchase black powder motors? Click Here.

  • What exactly is "composite propellant?" How does it differ from black powder? Click Here.

  • How do "Composite" propellant rocket motors work? Click Here.

  • What kind of igniters do you use for composite propellant motors? Click Here.

  • Learn how Black Powder "Multi-stage" rocket motors work. Click Here.

  • Why aren't there any "composite propellant" booster stage motors? Click Here.

  • How do you stage "Composite Propellant" rocket engines? See Newsletter #91

  • What is the Hibachi effect in a composite motor? Click Here.

  • How do you choose the right rocket motor for your rocket? Click Here.

  • How do you determine the Maximum Lift-Off Weight for a rocket motor? Click Here.

  • How does a piston launcher increase the performance of a rocket motor? Click Here.

  • Learn the theory and the laws-of-physics behind rocket propulsion. Click Here.

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