Mid-Power Rocket Kits Mid-Power rocket kits are a little bigger than the ordinary Estes-style kits you may be familiar with. We classify mid-power kits as those using the bigger "D"-through-"F" size rocket engines. Below is our selection of Mid-Power kits. You'll see that they come in a variety of skill levels. Click on the "more info" button to learn about the kit, and to order it for fast delivery.

Mid-Power Starter Sets

	Aerotech Initiator Systems Package
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07819 The simplest way to get started in mid-power rocketry, because it includes an easy-to-assemble rocket, launch pad, and launch controller in one box.

Skill Level 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required

	Apogee Components' Nemsar
	Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required. Product No. 05038 The Nemsar is a long rocket that is light enough to fly on C-size motors, but we put in a big 24mm engine mount so you can really impress your friends. It can also take motors up to an F-size, so it has a lot of motor versatility.

	Apogee Aspire
	Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required. Product No. 05024 Our highest flying rocket kit! Goes over a mile high. It can also be modified to fly supersonic. Get ready to chase, as it will zoom out of sight.
	DynaStar Rising Star
	Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required. Product No. 05027 Large mid-power kit from DynaStar Mid-Power Model Rockets
	DynaStar Stonebreaker
	Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required. Product No. 05028 Mid-power Kit with GREAT looks and Impressive Size!
	DynaStar Sky-Torpedo
	Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required. Product No. 05033 Huge 2.6 inch diameter tube! Slow lift-off speed that impresses watchers.
	DynaStar Grappler
	Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required. Product No. 05032 This is the biggest rocket that is still classified as a "model rocket." And it is great for small fields because it doesn't fly out of sight.

	Sunward CFX-Six Footer!
	Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required. Product No. 07713 The tallest rocket we sell at 6'6" tall. A true SuperRoc!

	Sunward Penguin
	Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required. Product No. 07743 A short and stubby rocket never looked so cute as the Penguin rocket kit. It features durable plywood centering rings, and flies on those big 24mm diameter motors.

	Semroc SLS Arcas
	Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required. Product No. 07402 A big scale model of the famous NASA research rocket. Can be flown on 24mm or 29mm diameter motors.

	Semroc SLS Lil' Hustler
	Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required. Product No. 07401 The definition of a classic high-power hauler, this rocket kit is gorgeous!

	Semroc SLS Aero-Dart
	Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required. Product No. 07403 This is a huge, high-altitude hauler! Includes an ejection baffle, so no wadding is required.

	Quasar One Army XR-7930
	Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required. Product No. 07298 This kit looks like a scale U.S. Army, two-stage rocket, but it's not and it's not. It's a fantasy missile that's single-stage. The Army just wishes they had a rocket that's this cool. You can fly this kit with a single 24mm diameter D motor, but the real excitement is with the the more powerful E and F sizes.

	Quasar One Sky Needle
	Skill Level: 2 - Experience Suggested, But Not Required. Product No. 07299 Sky Needle is for fliers who want to make a bold statement. With a "taller-than-you" stature, a bright color scheme, and incredible performance, this rocket impresses everyone on the range. Because of its light weiht, this rocket flies great on nearly every type of 24mm diameter motor.

Skill Level 3 - Average Skills Needed

	Estes Interceptor-E
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07707

	Madcow Rocketry: AQM-37A Jay Hawk
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07242 Super Durable, semi-scale model of the Navy's Target Drone. Uses 29mm motors.

	Madcow Rocketry: MIM-23B HAWK
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07244 Semi-scale model built to handle 29mm motors.

	Madcow Rocketry: Mozzie
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07240 Heavy-duty, upscale of the classic Estes Mosquito. Uses 29mm motors

	Madcow Rocketry: Momba
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07245 Heavy-duty, fun cow patterned rocket that will get lots of looks from any passing cows. Uses 29mm motors.

	Madcow Rocketry Solar Express
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07247 Futuristic styling is the main feature of this easy-to-build and rugged rocket kit. 2.6 inches in diameter, and nearly 34 inches long.

	Madcow Rocketry Patriot Missile
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07248 This is a "High Power Rocket" that can be used if you'd like to get a level-1 certification. Did I mention it is HUGE? It is a 4 inches in diameter, and 52.5 inches long.

	Madcow Rocketry Honest John Missile
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07249 All fiberglass construction makes this 2.6 inch diameter X 38 inch long rocket practically indestructible. In real life, the Honest John missile was armed with a nuclear warhead. This 1:8.5 scale model lives up to the reputation of having "raw power" that the real surface-to-surface weapon had.

	DynaStar Orion
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 05029 This one is like a luxury aircraft, but built for space travel.
	DynaStar Rip-Roar
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 05031 Two-stage fun: and it is also a "big" mid-power rocket.

	Q-Modeling Nike-X
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07214 Large Mid-Power Rocket. An Upscale of the Classic Estes™ kit.
	Q-Modeling Mega Viper
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07216 A colorful upsized rendition of the classic Estes™ kit.

	Sunward Solar Eclipse
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07726 This two stager is just about the biggest rocket you can fly on two black powder motors. It uses technically advanced vented gap staging and goes nearly out of sight.

	Sunward Eruption
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07740 2.2 inch diameter with a four engine cluster rocket. Also has big plywood fins.

	Red River Merlin
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07500 This huge payload lifter is a mid to highpower kit that's sturdy and great-looking.

	Red River P-Chuter Xtreme
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07504 This huge payload lifter is a mid to highpower kit that's sturdy and great-looking.

	Quasar One US ARMY XR-7940
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07279 This hypothetical military rocket is a big at 2.2 inches in diameter and 44.75 inches long. But it is still lightweight and can use the inexpensive 24mm motors like the D12 and E20. When the day is over and you're talking with friends at the local resteraunt, you'll hear everyone congratulating you on the successful flight of your XR-7940.

	Quasar One Patriot
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07280 Weapons grade goodness. This is a huge cluster kit.

	Quasar One Bio Hazard II
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07281 Outgoing cluster bogey. What, we never saw no rockets...

	Quasar One Eclipse
	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.

	Quasar One Nuclear Fusion
	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!

	Quasar One Thundering Skies
	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.

	Quasar One XRAY-1
	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.

	Quest Lil' Grunt
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07031 This mid-power fun flyer is already battle tested, and has the simulated bullet holes to prove it. If you like short rockets that are easier to photograph at launch, then you might consider this vehicle. It has a classic shape that will bring a smile to your face every time you look at it. Flies great too!

	Quest Big Dog
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07032 This mid-size rocket kit is for the fearless person that has the confidence to move up from small rockets to something a bit bigger. It has a 29mm motor tube, but comes with a 24mm adapter so you can fly a variety of motor sizes. That means this rocket can take over a fifty different motor combinations. It will be the big dog of your growing rocket fleet!

	Aerotech Initiator
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07802 A great "Initiation" into larger mid-power and high-power rockets.
	Aerotech Arreaux
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07804 This payload rocket shoots straight as an arrow to almost 3000ft!
	Aerotech ISQY Tomahawk
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07805 This large scale model kit is a great intro into mid/high-power kits. It is easy to build, looks great, and flies like a champ; what more could you ask for?

	Aerotech Cheetah
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07807 This large cat like rocket will race to over 3000ft!

	Aerotech G-Force
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07812 This 4" diameter, 5' tall rocket will blow you away!

	Aerotech Strong Arm
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07808 The Strong Arm is a near-scale but sleeker intrepretation of the Navy AGM-78 Standard ARM.

	Aerotech Sumo
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07813 This 4" diameter rocket gives you the slow, majestic lift-off you love!

	Aerotech Mirage
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07810 This rocket is over 7 feet tall! Wow the crowds with this kit.

	Aerotech Wart-Hog
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07809 A military missile, this kit is for the person who wants a sturdy and industrial look that is mightily impressive.

	Aerotech Astrobee D
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07806 The Astrobee D is a model of the sounding rocket of the late 60s. It is a sturdy rocket and a great introduction to mid/high power rocketry.

	Aerotech Arcas
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07803 The Arcas sounding rocket is a strong, rugged mid/high-power rocket.

	Aerotech Mustang
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07801 The Mustang has a classic shape that everyone admires. From its extra-sleek ogive nose cone to the dramatically swept fins, this is beautiful rocket

	Aerotech Barracuda
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07811 The Barracuda is a sporty, sturdy rocket that you can really sink your teeth into!

	Always Ready Rocketry Blue Phenix Jr.
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07551 Built like a tank using the durable Blue Tube material, plywood fins, and through the wall fin tabs. This 38mm diameter rocket uses standard 29mm rocket motors. Comes with a nice size payload bay, and is perfect for people that want something that is going to last and last.

	Pemberton Technologies: Krãken
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07571 The Krãken sports some unique shaped tube fins. That gives it an ominous look that will draw people toward it like a magnet. Have some towels ready... They'll be drooling all over this one.

	Pemberton Technologies: King Krãken
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07570 The King Krãken (pronounced krã'-kin), named for the sinister creature of ancient sea lore, is a one-of-a-kind sport flier featuring Pemberton's unique, sculpted tube-fin design. The canted leading edge tube fins have been reported to be 30% more stable than square cut tube fins. She is as much a fantastic flying machine as she is a work of art!

	Pemberton Technologies: Little Bucky Jones
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07573 From his bulbous nose to his flashy fins and multiple exhaust tubes, Little Bucky Jones is Super Retro Sci-Fi through and through. Like all spaceships from that era, he is gaudy, stylish, sleek and silly enough to give aerospace engineers apoplectic fits.

	Pemberton Technologies: Big Bucky Jones
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07572 The BIG version of the famous space ship from the Sci-Fi serials of the 1950's. The Bucky Jones is a cool design that will excite your imagination to an elevated plane of existence. This version flies on 29mm F and G size rocket motors.

	LOC-Precision Onyx
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07651 A classic rocket kit that makes it easy for you to move up to the larger and more powerful rockets. It builds just like smaller rockets, but everything in it is designed for bigger motors, like the sturdy tube and an indestructible nose cone. You'll find that this is a tried-and-true rocket that flies great every time you launch it. Can use E through H motors!

	LOC-Precision Star Fighter 152
	Skill Level: 3 - Average Skills Needed Product No. 07655 Here's a gorgeous orbital interceptor that's truly beefy. It has a thick-walled high-power body, plywood wings and fins, and a beefy plastic nose cone. With a 29mm motor mount, this bird can hum. You can fly it with D through G motors, so the Star Fighter has a huge altitude range.

Skill Level 4 - Slightly Challenging

	DynaStar LexxJet
	Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging Product No. 05037 NEW! Can you see yourself flying the next generation of rocket-powered business aircraft? This gorgeous rocket is a magnet for attention and flies like a champion. (Created by by the famed rocket designer Shrox)

	DynaStar Firefox-SHX
	Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging Product No. 05036 This rocket kit has a shape reminiscent of a Soviet-era fighter jet. (offset body tube, designed by Shrox)

	DynaStar Snarky
	Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging Product No. 05030 You Wanna Piece of Me? Here's a BIG rocket with a bad-attitude!

	Q-Modeling Hawkeye
	Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging Product No. 07212 Mega Retro Upscale of the classic rocket from the 1980's.
	Q-Modeling Bullpup
	Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging Product No. 07210 Mean-looking rocket that makes a big impression on spectators.

	Cosmodrome Rocketry Nike Smoke
	Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging Product No. 07260 A big mid-power rocket. It's a 1/6th scale model of the famous Nike Smoke rocket. Uses 29mm diamter rocket motors.

	Cosmodrome Rocketry Black Brant II
	Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging Product No. 07264 This big, 2.63 inch diameter mid-power rocket will turn heads at your next launch because of the stunning paint pattern and large size. Uses 29mm diamter rocket motors.

	Cosmodrome Rocketry Nike Apache
	Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging Product No. 07266 This 1/6th scale rocket of the famous NASA sub-orbital rocket is a great addition to your fleet. In fact, it could easily out-class everything else you have. While it looks like a two-stage rocket, it is actually a single-stage model. That makes it easy to build, and simple to prep for launch. Uses 29mm diameter rocket motors.

	Madcow Rocketry: Sea Wolf
	Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging Product No. 07241 This semi-scale high-power missile kit is a good kit for Level 1 certification! Uses 38mm diameter rocket motors.

	Pemberton Technologies M2 Mars Challenger
	Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging Product No. 07576 If you like old Sci-Fi movies from the 1950's, you're going to love this retro design model rocket. It is one of our favorites for its stylistic appeal. A great mid-power rocket on 29mm diameter motors.

	Pemberton Technologies 3FNC
	Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging Product No. 07577 The simple concept of three fins and a nose cone is taken to its farthest extreme with this kit. It is literally a nose cone with three fins. This sleek, sliver beauty is everything a rocket should be: short, stubby, stylish, and light weight with rakishly swept fins tipped with cool retro, fin-tip pods.

	Pemberton Technologies Space Ark Sr.
	Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging Product No. 07574 Are you a raving fan of the 1951 movie "When World's Collide"? The cool spaceship from that movie is now available in a beautiful mid-power model rocket kit. Even if you know nothing of the movie, your status is sure to go up when you show up at the next launch with this kit.

	Quasar One Orion Star
	Skill Level: 4 - Slightly Challenging Product No. 07294 The Orion Star luxury liner is a futuristic craft that features pods on the tips of the fins. It is a big rocket that uses the 24mm diameter mid-power engines from the C11-3 to the Aerotech F32-8T. You'll love how straight and true this sleek craft flies!

Skill Level 5 - Extremely Challenging!

	Noris Rockets - Vostok
	Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging! Product No. 07232 1:60th scale model
	Noris Rockets - Soyuz
	Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging! Product No. 07234 1:60th scale model

	Saturn V - 1/70th Scale
	Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging! Product No. 05026 Museum Quality replica of the rocket that took man to the moon.
	Saturn 1B - 1/70th Scale
	Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging! Product No. 05025 Lots of surface details to impress your friends.

	Cosmodrome Rocketry Aerobee-Hi
	Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging! Product No. 07262 A 1/6th scale rocket that can be flown as either a single stage, or as a 2-stage rocket. Requires staging electronics for 2-stage flights

	Madcow Rocketry Bomarc
	Skill Level: 5 - Extremely Challenging! Product No. 07246 Here is a large semi-scale version of the aerial interceptor rocket that defended American and Canadian skies in the 1960's. This 2.6 inch diameter rocket flies on F and G size rocket motors.

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Help Selecting A Rocket?

Do you need help selecting a rocket kit for someone that is just getting started in model rocketry? See our selection criteria page to get our recommendations based on the age and ability of the child. Click Here! Easy assembly is a major goal whenever we at Apogee Components design any rocket kit, as this makes using our products fun! But some rockets require more assembly skills that make them slightly more challenging. We have developed the following skill levels to aid you in selecting kits appropriate to your level of construction experience. If you need additional help selecting a rocket kit as a gift for someone else, please give our rocketry experts a call at: (719)535-9335. We'll be happy to assist you.

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