Rocket Motors
Rocket Motors contain the propellant that boost model rockets off the pad an onto their flight. Most are single use, and all are certified as safe toy propellant devices. Motors are rated by the total power they deliver, from 1/8 A through M, where the power doubles every letter. Typically for youth launches, particularly in small school or park fields, stick with B motors or lower, depending on the model you are flying. We recommend adult supervision for kids under 10 years old, and in some states, D motors and higher may only be purchased by adults. Only adults (18 years or older) may purchase F motors and above. Reloadable motors may only be used by adults, and high power motors require certification.
Small model rocket motors with 30 grams of propellant per grain or less can ship inexpensively through the US Postal Services's Ground service. This includes all Estes and Quest motors we carry, as well as all Aerotech D and E motors, and some Aerotech F through J motors. These USPS shippable motors are listed in the USPS Shippable Motors category, and they each have a USPS Shippable icon on their product page.
Motors with more than 30 grams of propellant per grain must ship FedEx HAZMAT, which incurs a $35 per shipment HAZMAT fee in addition to the FedEx shipping charges. this includes some motors in the F and G impulse classes most motors in the H, I, and J impulse classes, and all motors larger than J power.
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G72DM-14A DMS High Power Single Use Motor
Aerotech
$38.991 pack of G72DM-14A DMS High Power Single Use Motor HAZMAT shipping Required. Level 1 Certification Required. Must be at least 18 years old. See Additional Information for specifications.AT-077214$38.99 -
MSRP: $11.29$10.73
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1/2A3-2T 13mm Motor
Estes
MSRP: $11.29$10.73This is an ideal motor for flying small rockets like Rocketry Works' Luna on a small field. 4 motors, plus 4 igniters and 4 igniter plugs per pack. Must ship ground only.EST-1503MSRP: $11.29$10.73 -
MSRP: $11.29$10.73
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MSRP: $11.29$10.73
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MSRP: $11.29$10.73
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MSRP: $11.29$10.73
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A10-PT 13mm Motor
Estes
MSRP: $10.49$9.44This is a specialized motor by Estes Rockets, because it does not have a delay or an ejection charge so it will not deploy a recovery device. Instead, it is plugged at the top to prevent propellant blow-through from damaging your model. This motor is...EST-1505MSRP: $10.49$9.44 -
A10-3T 13mm Motor
Estes
MSRP: $11.29$10.73The A10-3T model rocket motor by Estes is a high thrust 13mm motor that is good at getting heavier small models off the pad and up to flying speed. 4 motors, plus igniters and igniter plugs per pack. Must ship ground only.EST-1511MSRP: $11.29$10.73 -
MSRP: $11.29$10.73
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MSRP: $11.29$10.73
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A8-5 18mm Motor
Estes
MSRP: $11.29$10.73The Estes A8-5 18mm motor is an upper stage motor best used with small, lightweight BT-20 models like the Viking or the Wizard, or as an upper stage in a multiple stage rocket. In heavier, fatter model,s its low total impulse and long delay will result...EST-1599MSRP: $11.29$10.73