Rocket Engines

find all your different-size Rocket Engines right here at Campbelltown Hobbies.

Estes rocket engines are small, self-contained, solid-fuel rocket motors designed to power Estes model rockets. These engines are typically made of a cylindrical casing containing a solid fuel grain, an igniter, and a delay charge. When the igniter is lit, it ignites the fuel grain, which burns and produces hot gases that are forced out of the rocket engine nozzle, creating thrust that propels the rocket into the air.

Estes rocket engines come in various sizes and power levels, ranging from the small 1/2A size engines, which are suitable for small and lightweight rockets, to the larger D and E size engines, which can be used in larger and more advanced rockets. The engines are classified by letter codes that indicate the size and power of the engine, with the letter A being the smallest and least powerful, and the letter E being the largest and most powerful.

Estes rocket engines are widely used by hobbyists and enthusiasts for model rocketry, and are available at hobby shops and online retailers. It is important to note that rocket engines should only be used in rockets designed to accept them, and that proper safety precautions and launch procedures should always be followed.