The Pro Series II™ Super Big Bertha™ is built to inspire curiosity, confidence, and excitement in advanced rocketry programs. With its oversized BT80 body tube and commanding presence on the launch field, this rocket gives students and participants a true sense of scale while reinforcing core aerospace concepts like stability, propulsion, and recovery systems.
Designed for Advanced Educational Builds
This kit is best suited for classrooms, camps, and clubs with some prior model rocketry experience. Builders practice precision measuring, fin alignment, sanding, and finishing techniques while working with laser cut balsa fins and a large diameter airframe. The build can be completed over multiple sessions, making it a strong fit for structured lesson plans or extended STEM projects.
Modern Performance Meets Classic Rocketry
Originally introduced around 1990, the Super Big Bertha is a celebrated classic that has been reimagined as part of the Pro Series II lineup. Students not only build and fly a high performing rocket, they also connect with the history of model rocketry and see how proven designs evolve with modern materials and engineering improvements.
Quick Release Motor Retention System
The included quick release motor retention system allows spent motors to be removed and replaced quickly without disassembling the rocket. This feature is especially valuable in group settings, reducing turnaround time between launches and keeping students engaged and focused during launch activities.
Impressive Flights and Reliable Recovery
Powered by mid power engines, the Super Big Bertha reaches projected altitudes of up to 1200 feet while remaining easy to track visually. A large parachute recovery system helps ensure safe, gentle landings and repeated use across multiple launch days.
