C6-0 Engines

Enhance your STEM curriculum with the Estes C6-0 engine—an 18 mm booster-stage motor designed to introduce students to the principles of multi-stage flight. This engine provides a robust 1.60-second thrust duration and a total impulse of 10.00 N-sec, offering the initial push needed to activate the upper stage of a rocket during ascent. With no built-in delay, the C6-0 seamlessly transitions to the next stage, making it ideal for classroom demonstrations and controlled experiments in rocket propulsion.

The C6-0’s reliable performance and clear functionality make it a powerful teaching tool in physics, engineering, and aerospace units. By incorporating multi-stage rockets into your lessons, students can observe force, motion, and sequencing in action—all within a safe and structured hands-on environment. This engine is best suited for model rockets weighing under 4 ounces and must be paired with a standard upper-stage engine to complete the flight cycle.

Educators can use the C6-0 to illustrate concepts such as Newton’s Laws, velocity change across stages, and the benefits of multi-stage vehicle design. Whether you're leading a classroom demonstration or guiding a student-led experiment, this engine provides a consistent and educational launch experience.

Each package includes 3 C6-0 engines, 4 starters, and 4 starter plugs—everything needed to get your classroom ready for a lesson that lifts off. When paired with a compatible upper stage, students will see textbook concepts come to life in the skies above.

ATTENTION: Estes Industries, LLC requires all purchasers and users of Estes® Model Rocket Engines to adhere strictly to all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and safety standards. The user assumes all responsibility for the safe and lawful use of Estes® products. Estes Industries, LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability for personal injury, property damage, or other loss resulting from the misuse, improper handling, or unauthorized application of its model rocket engines.