D12-5 Model Rocket Engines (3)

These motors have been around since the 1970s. The initial thrust is great for accelerating a medium size model rocket safely off the launch rod. The sustaining thrust gives the model a surprisingly high ride. You will be impressed with the height that a medium sized, minimum diameter model rocket can achieve. They were called The Mighty D was initially released by Estes Industries and you'll find when you equip your model with one, that the marketers weren't just whistling Dixie!