AA-9 Amos

Relive Cold War aviation history with the AA-9 Amos - a scale model rocket that combines sleek missile styling, robust performance, and rewarding build quality.

Designer

Stage Count

1

Engines

Estes C6
Image

Apogee

300 m

Total Flight Time

85.6 s

Rocket Length

237 mm

Max. Diameter

25 mm

Download AA-9 Amos Download
SpaceCAD model rocket
design file.
Bring Cold War history to your launch pad with the AA-9 Amos, a stunning 1:1 scale tribute to the legendary R-33 long-range air-to-air missile. This rocket captures the unmistakable lines of the AA-9 Amos, with a slender, high-speed profile and crisp fin details that echo the missile it’s modeled after. Designed for builders who appreciate both scale accuracy and reliable flight, the AA-9 Amos assembles with classic model rocketry materials - lightweight body tubes, laser-cut fins, and a precision nose cone for authentic look and durability.

On the field, the AA-9 Amos delivers impressive performance on a single Estes C6 motor, reaching altitudes around 1,000 feet. Its generous parachute recovery system ensures gentle landings and repeat flights, making it a favorite for sport launches and scale competitions alike. The balanced design offers stable, straight flight, even in breezy conditions - ideal for NAR club events or a day at the local park. Builders will appreciate the straightforward construction, with clear alignment guides and a forgiving center of gravity that helps guarantee success on launch day.

Whether you’re a scale enthusiast, a history buff, or just love sleek military-inspired rockets, the AA-9 Amos stands out on the pad and in the air. Display it proudly or put it through its paces - this model is ready for action. Build, launch, and relive a chapter of aviation history with a rocket that commands attention and rewards your skill.
Flight Results
Apogee (hmax) 300 m at 7.4 s
Velocity (vmax) 97 m/s at 1.8 s
Acceleration (amax) 193 m/s² at 0.2 s

Rocket Weight
Lift-Off 65.5 g
Burnout 54.7 g
Propellant Weight 10.8 g

Stability
Center of Gravity (CG) 131 mm
Center of Pressure (CP) 166 mm
Stability stable

arrow-up icon