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I present the newest addition to the Starling Industries experimental fleet, the SI-X-Asymmetric-3 'Humpback' https://imgur.com/J19R1uh It's a little bit...special, but it flies well (as long as you don't yaw left too fast. If you do that the Humpback has a tendency to spin uncontrollably, in a way that the boys back in R&D assure me makes it become a cool spinning blade of doom, but also kills its occupants). Takeoff involves a bit of a weird rolling pitch up then down then up maneuver, but after that, the Humpback flies in a reasonably stable trajectory. Some glamor shots for the sake of it: https://imgur.com/URNDWj5 https://imgur.com/b2gqR91 https://imgur.com/TB21dqK https://imgur.com/Ix9bbnK

Ah, it just seems like some of the ones after mine had been checked already, and I didn't know if I had been forgotten (I mean, it happened to my last craft, so I was a bit concerned). Thanks for your response!

Since it will have been five months tomorrow since I posted my SI-XR-19 "HexWingMk2", and, as far as I can tell (correct me if I'm wrong), nobody has reviewed my plane, I figured I'd mention it. P.S. Its at the bottom of page three

Oh, well there's the problem. I could've sworn I went to the other one. Sorry, and thanks for your help!

What exactly are the specific rules of this challenge? Is staging allowed? Can the vehicle leave the ground when it is trying to stop? Etc.

Since it will have been five months tomorrow since I posted my SI-XR-19 "HexWingMk2", and, as far as I can tell (correct me if I'm wrong), nobody has reviewed my plane, I figured I'd mention it. P.S. Its at the bottom of page three

I mean, I was worried that the planes wouldn't take off due to the sheer mass of cobwebs that had been accruing on the landing gear, so I'm quite glad that fashion crimes are the only immediately noticeable issue you have with its design... Well, if you like control authority, you should be excited to try the SI-XR-19 "HexWingMk2" the thing is a jumbo jet that can sustain a vertical climb and is incredibly responsive, but is still quite hard to stall when all of the engines are on. It's literally able to do barrel rolls (the actual kind, not just aileron rolls) while doing loops despite weighing about 157 tons. It's also much louder than the Puddlejumper. Like by a lot...

Following the success(?) of the SI-R-1, 1a, and 1b "Puddlejumper" line of aircraft, Starling Industries presents: The Starling Industries SI-XR-19 "HexWingMk2" https://imgur.com/xkQnetB The SI-XR-19 is a supersonic aircraft, with a cruising speed of 1240m/s or roughly Mach 3.6 and a passenger capacity of 168 kerbals, making it large enough to fit in the Jumbo Jet category, despite being a pure SST. Album https://imgur.com/a/uyFfe will appear when post is submitted Strange Design: The odd design of the SI-XR-19 is where it gets its name, the HexWing. The design, which the engineers insist wasn't built after a Terry Cavanaugh game night, is for a quad fuselage design, with one central fuselage, containing the cockpit and the main fuel tanks, surrounded by a hexagonal wing structure with three support beams, each capped by passenger fuselages, used to store fuel and passengers, as well as provide much-needed thrust to the enormous design. The upper passenger fuselage is extended by one fuselage, to allow for the aircraft to be the size of a Jumbo Jet, giving the aircraft's already distinctive profile a new flare. Flight Tips: Stage to activate all engines, then throttle to 75-100%, then once you are going at ~25m/s, engage action group 4, raising the rear landing gear, built for stability during aircraft taxing operations, allowing for the aircraft to pivot upwards, decreasing takeoff time. When raising the gear, immediately try to takeoff, as the removal of the gear instantly decreases aircraft stability, and the aircraft will try to roll if not handled properly. After takeoff, position aircraft in a 30-40 degree climb, then maneuver to get the plane at its cruising altitude of 17500m. As the aircraft arcs upwards, it is recommended that you deploy action group 3, disabling the four core engines to increase fuel efficiency. Once cruising altitude is reached, level out the plane and activate action group 1 or group 2, then group 3, toggling every engine to its opposite position, leaving only the core engines on, increasing efficiency of the aircraft drastically. From here, perform normal operations to maintain flight and land. Specs: Type: Supersonic Jumbo Jet (Technically just Supersonic, due to the high altitude optimal flight profile) Cost: 191,200,000 Cruising Altitude: 17500 - 18000m Cruising Speed: 1240m/s or Mach 3.6 Take-Off Speed: 50-60m/s Range: 11900km, rounded down for sanity's sake Passenger Count: 168 Kerbals Part Count: 80 Parts Engine Powerplant: 14 JX-4 Whiplash Turbo Ramjets, arranged in groups of 4 Link: https://kerbalx.com/SteelStarling/SI-XR-19-HexWingMk2

The wars are starting again! Quick! Prepare the shelters! *Puts on a military helmet and runs away*

Since nobody in the first KEA Thread actually tested or ranked my aircraft, I will just put this here..... After much anticipation, Starling Industries brings you the SI-R-1 "Puddlejumper" series of Twin Engine Turboprop aircraft. SI-R-1 "Puddlejumper" https://imgur.com/J0Dm0M8 With a price starting at 32,861,000 funds per aircraft, the Puddlejumper is a Twin Turboprop aircraft, carrying up to 32 passengers with a small cargo section for extra storage space. The R-1 is an easy aircraft to control, able to take off and accelerate rapidly. The R-1, along with the rest of its series also features a retractable wheel attached to the tail connector used to prevent an accidental tail collision on takeoff and landing. The R-1 also has the ability to perform deadstick landings, allowing for extra flight time in an emergency. Some variations come with extra fuel in back cargo section to be used in an emergency (not factored into range calculations). Range: ~1465km at optimal speed and altitude Cruising Altitude: 3180m Cruising Speed: 146-147m/s Link: http://bit.ly/2idoEgx SI-R-1a "Puddlejumper Scout" https://imgur.com/x4X4UKP Built for trips through the Desert and the Tundra, the Puddlejumper Scout an aircraft for short-range treks over dangerous terrain. With a price starting at 35,853,500 funds per aircraft, the R-1a is designed especially for flights to the outer frontiers of the Kerbin world. Able to land on any terrain, the R-1a can service any airport, and, despite its shorter range, the Scout comes equipped with a mining drill, converter, and more tanks, allowing for the creation of extra fuel when and where none is available, extending the theoretical range of the aircraft almost infinitely. The aircraft also has an emergency beacon and transmitter, along with fuel cells and solar panels, allowing for precious extra power in an emergency. Range: ~1120km at optimal speed and altitude (Mining Pack extends indefinitely) Cruising Altitude: 3180m Cruising Speed: 130-131m/s Link: http://bit.ly/2iUEw7f SI-R-1b "Puddlejumper Extended Range" https://imgur.com/8aHCJTR While much slower and less maneuverable, the Puddlejumper Extended Range makes up for this by allowing for long-range treks. With a price starting at 32,975,000 funds per aircraft, the R-1b is designed especially for long-distance flights, with a maximum range roughly equivalent to half of Kerbin's equatorial circumference. The R-1b also has no extra storage capacity, as it is fully loaded with fuel. Range: ~1822km at optimal speed and altitude Cruising Altitude: 3180m Cruising Speed: 116m/s Link: http://bit.ly/2zExBsY

Having played this game for years, I was shocked to realize that I had never actually built an SSTO, so, after some work, I built my The Sky's the Limit series of SSTO's The one I am entering into the K prize is the SI-SSTO-4 "The Sky's the Limit Cargo Edition" Link to Imgur Album https://imgur.com/a/OeLyx Also wow. Congrats on Thread of the Year! Amazing job!

Thanks, didn't realize. Well, now I feel kinda dumb.......

May I ask why my planes from ages ago still haven't been reviewed? It has been quite a while, but nobody seems to have reviewed them since I first posted them. Info would be appreciated. Thanks!

Yeah. I feel that this may need to be temporarily paused . I do hope @Mjp1050 is ok though.

After much anticipation, Starling Industries brings you the SI-R-1 "Puddlejumper" series of Twin Engine Turboprop aircraft. SI-R-1 "Puddlejumper" https://imgur.com/J0Dm0M8 With a price starting at 32,861,000 funds per aircraft, the Puddlejumper is a Twin Turboprop aircraft, carrying up to 32 passengers with a small cargo section for extra storage space. The R-1 is an easy aircraft to control, able to take off and accelerate rapidly. The R-1, along with the rest of its series also features a retractable wheel attached to the tail connector used to prevent an accidental tail collision on takeoff and landing. The R-1 also has the ability to perform deadstick landings, allowing for extra flight time in an emergency. Some variations come with extra fuel in back cargo section to be used in an emergency (not factored into range calculations). Range: ~1465km at optimal speed and altitude Cruising Altitude: 3180m Cruising Speed: 146-147m/s Link: http://bit.ly/2idoEgx SI-R-1a "Puddlejumper Scout" https://imgur.com/x4X4UKP Built for trips through the Desert and the Tundra, the Puddlejumper Scout an aircraft for short-range treks over dangerous terrain. With a price starting at 35,853,500 funds per aircraft, the R-1a is designed especially for flights to the outer frontiers of the Kerbin world. Able to land on any terrain, the R-1a can service any airport, and, despite its shorter range, the Scout comes equipped with a mining drill, converter, and more tanks, allowing for the creation of extra fuel when and where none is available, extending the theoretical range of the aircraft almost infinitely. The aircraft also has an emergency beacon and transmitter, along with fuel cells and solar panels, allowing for precious extra power in an emergency. Range: ~1120km at optimal speed and altitude (Mining Pack extends indefinitely) Cruising Altitude: 3180m Cruising Speed: 130-131m/s Link: http://bit.ly/2iUEw7f SI-R-1b "Puddlejumper Extended Range" https://imgur.com/8aHCJTR While much slower and less maneuverable, the Puddlejumper Extended Range makes up for this by allowing for long-range treks. With a price starting at 32,975,000 funds per aircraft, the R-1b is designed especially for long-distance flights, with a maximum range roughly equivalent to half of Kerbin's equatorial circumference. The R-1b also has no extra storage capacity, as it is fully loaded with fuel. Range: ~1822km at optimal speed and altitude Cruising Altitude: 3180m Cruising Speed: 116m/s Link: http://bit.ly/2zExBsY