Rocket Motor Guide

Enter the name of the rocket. You can optionally select a rocket from the list that may appear as you type.
Enter the diameter of the rocket's body.
Enter the weight of the rocket without the motor.
Enter the diameter of the rocket's motor mount. This sets the largest diameter motor which will fit.
Enter the length of the rocket's motor mount. This sets the longest motor which will fit.
Select the approximate drag of the rocket. Sleeker rockets with a smooth finish will have lower drag.

Estes Sky Lofter Launch Set

Estes - Sky Lofter Launch Set {Launch/Starter Set} (001498)

MotorWeight
oz
TTW
Average
TTW
Peak
Accel
f/s2
Speed
mph
Rod
Len
feet
Burnout Time
sec
Optimal
Delay
sec
Time to
Apogee
sec
Altitude
feet
Apogee A22.144:19:1242.3161.165.01.322.603.72166
Apogee 1/2A22.064:18:1197.0830.655.20.641.401.8441
Estes A3T2.204:111:1291.2857.102.41.012.503.31137
Estes A10T2.094:124:1616.4537.271.30.951.602.3570
MPC 1/2A3-M2.136:19:1249.2527.532.50.531.201.5330
Estes 1/2A3T2.136:114:1394.7826.191.60.451.201.4528
Quest C62.766:129:1642.41159.502.02.615.107.51895
Estes A82.486:118:1414.8745.961.70.802.002.6090
Estes 1/2A62.396:115:1354.0120.171.90.420.901.1215
Apogee C42.507:121:1497.37172.571.62.415.307.51986
Estes C52.657:139:1923.97208.401.32.035.707.531043
Estes B42.578:124:1582.3894.981.31.033.704.53304
Weco C62.649:123:1431.09141.531.61.744.706.24616
Estes C62.729:127:1513.62192.861.41.955.507.25896
Estes B62.5410:123:1494.69103.001.50.963.804.56325
Quest A62.4410:122:1430.8844.121.70.462.002.2671
Quest A8 Q-Jet2.3610:121:1383.5946.421.80.392.102.2971
FSI A62.4710:122:1444.1839.961.60.541.601.9455
Aerotech C6W2.7111:122:1499.02221.071.51.645.907.341025
Quest B62.4712:127:1494.66118.211.50.844.204.84385
Apogee B72.2213:128:1659.55136.921.30.784.605.18470
Aerotech D82.5713:129:1742.13339.741.02.476.408.671854
Apogee C102.5219:149:11234.64232.800.71.055.906.75951
Aerotech C12T2.6720:139:1826.57226.141.10.996.006.79927
Aerotech D13W3.0721:142:1914.64370.850.71.747.008.541736
Aerotech D10W2.8124:147:11139.36396.290.71.437.008.231703
Apogee D102.8125:148:11145.59401.210.71.447.008.241714
Aerotech D21T2.7839:161:11488.30457.630.61.047.208.041694
Aerotech D24T2.9941:178:11079.13377.960.70.947.308.041511
Aerotech E25T2.6144:184:12259.41552.900.51.027.208.021862

Weight - The total weight of the rocket, with motor, at lift-off.

TTW Average - The average thrust-to-weight ratio of the rocket.

TTW Peak - The peak thrust-to-weight ratio of the rocket.

Accel - The maximum acceleration experienced by the rocket.

Speed - The maximum speed experienced by the rocket.

Rod Len - The minimal rod/rail length for the rocket to reach a safe speed (9 m/s) for free flight.

Optimal Delay - The optimal delay time (equal to the time from burnout to apogee).

Altitude - The altitude at apogee.

Note: These simulation results should be used with caution. Always double-check to ensure that your flight will be safe.

The Rocket Motor Guide helps you choose the right motor to use in your rocket by running a simulation using each of the motors in the RocketReviews.com motor database.