Collection: TARC - The American Rocketry Challenge

TARC Model Rocket Parts & Supplies – Build to Compete

Explore Competition-Ready Rocket Engines, Parts, and Building Materials for The American Rocketry Challenge

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Prepare for liftoff with Estes Rockets’ TARC Collection—your go-to source for engines, rocket parts, and building supplies designed to meet the rigorous standards of The American Rocketry Challenge (TARC). Whether you're prototyping or perfecting your final launch vehicle, this collection is tailored to help student teams compete with confidence.

Featuring competition-approved model rocket engines like the D12-5, D12-7, E12-6, and F15-6, this collection supports a wide range of mission profiles. You’ll also find essential construction components including body tubes, engine mounts, centering rings, launch lugs, and shock cords—everything needed to build a stable, high-performing rocket from the ground up.

From nose cones to recovery wadding, Estes provides the parts that student teams rely on for repeatable, safe, and precise launches. These field-tested supplies are ideal for qualification flights, iterative testing, and final launches, helping your team stay on track with TARC guidelines and technical goals.

Shop the Estes TARC Collection today and equip your team with the same components used by top-performing student rocketeers across the nation. With Estes, your next great launch starts with the right parts.