Cluster Engine Rocket Kits
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Cluster engine kits are those that use two or more rocket engines that are ignited at the same time. The reason to perform a cluster is to have more thrust at lift-off so that you can loft a heavier rocket. But in reality, it is just a lot of fun to see a lot of smoke and fire at lift-off due to the extra motors.
For more information on building your own clustered engine model rockets, be sure to get the book: Model Rocket Design and Construction.
The kits on this page all use multiple rocket engines. You may need a special clip whip to hook up the motors and insure that they all ignite at the same time when you push the launch button.
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Skill Level 3 - Average Skills Needed
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Sunward Screamer
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Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07732
A great introduction to the world of clustering, this kit is an update of the distinctive canted motor mount system that creates twin smoke trails as it screams into the blue.
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Quasar One Stratus 1
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Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07282
Two 18mm motor cluster rocket kit. A stratospheric cloud buster.
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Quasar One Nuclear Fusion
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Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07295
The Quasar One Nuclear Fusion model is a huge kit for advanced fliers who want a quick and simple build to hone their clustering skills. You can fly this kit with black powder C and D motors, but the real excitement is in the 24mm composite motors. It is like Warp Speed!
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Quest Magnum Sport Loader
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Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07024
Twice as much fun as any other rocket. Why? Because you can launch two eggs, using two engines and recover the whole thing using two parachutes.
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Quasar One Thundering Skies
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Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07296
The Thundering Skies is a cool 2.2-inch diameter by 44.75 inch long mid-power rocket that utilizes two 24mm motors. It is a easy rocket to build, and that makes it a great first choice if you would like to try your hand at cluster models. The rocket also has a 10-inch long payload bay that is perfect for experiments and for launching electronic altimeters.
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Quasar One XRAY-1
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Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07297
Made from components that could have gone into a high-power rocket, the XRAY-1 is a great way to get into bigger rockets. At 2.6 inches in diameter and 42.4 inches long, this twin-engine powered beast is sure to stop hearts when it takes off. You'll be proud to own this menacing looking rocket, as it will turn heads and get you into the game with the big boys.
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Skill Level 4 - Slightly Challenging
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Sunward Gravity Rider
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Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 07744
Here's a complex rocket that will have everyone asking you: "Does that thing really fly?" Takes two 18mm diameter motors, and produces an awesome column of smoke at lift-off.
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Skill Level 3 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required
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Semroc Defender Space Probe
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Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required.
Product No. 07408
Extreme performance 3-engine cluster rocket with two small payload sections. Ideal for electronics experiments!
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Skill Level 3 - Average Skills Needed
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Sunward Sky Bender
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Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07730
This is the best value 3-engine cluster on the market. It's huge! The Sky Bender gives you near-high power without the high cost.
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Quasar One Patriot
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Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07280
Weapons grade goodness. This is a huge cluster kit.
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Quasar One Bio Hazard II
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Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07281
Outgoing cluster bogey. What, we never saw no rockets...
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Quasar One Eclipse
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Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed
Product No. 07292
Three 24mm-motor cluster rocket kit. This is a big, lightweight rocket that flies high and fast on the big D, E, and F size rocket motors.
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Skill Level 3 - Average Skills Needed
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Sunward Eruption
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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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Skill Level 4 - Slightly Challenging
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Semroc Hydra 7
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Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 04707
More features per ounce than any other rocket. It has: 21 fins, large payload bay, ability to launch 1, 4 or 7 engines, 2-cluster parachute, wedged fins, and a ring tail.
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Skill Level 4 - Slightly Challenging
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Semroc Hydra 7
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Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging
Product No. 04707
More features per ounce than any other rocket. It has: 21 fins, large payload bay, ability to launch 1, 4 or 7 engines, 2-cluster parachute, wedged fins, and a ring tail.
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To estimate the shipping charges, please see our shipping information page. This page also explains how items are shipped, as well as offering you additional shipping options.
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