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Line 25: − + − [[File:AerotechReloadableCutaway.jpg|500px|Cross section of a reloadable motor]]+ − RMS stands for Reloadable Motor System. These types of motors are harder to work with, since they require the maintenance of a motor casing and proficiency in loading, cleaning, and reloading the casing. After purchasing the relatively expensive casing, one must learn how to assemble it with motor reloads. If not assembled properly, your rocket will most likely not make it through the flight.+
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DMS stands for Disposable Motor System. These motors are one time use only, and are very easy to work with.
DMS stands for Disposable Motor System. These motors are one time use only, and are very easy to work with.
[[File:DMSMotor.jpg|thumb|right|A DMS with its packaging]]
[[File:DMSMotor.jpg|thumb|200px|right|A DMS with its packaging]]
RMS stands for Reloadable Motor System. These types of motors are harder to work with, since they require the maintenance of a motor casing and proficiency in loading, cleaning, and reloading the casing. After purchasing the relatively expensive casing, one must learn how to assemble it with motor reloads. If not assembled properly, your rocket will most likely not make it through the flight.
[[File:AerotechReloadableCutaway.jpg|500px|alt=Cross section of a reloadable motor]]
=== Motor Retention (Positive or Otherwise) and Adaptors ===
=== Motor Retention (Positive or Otherwise) and Adaptors ===