SMA OrbitMaster SSTO (Orange Tank to orbit)

[selfish_meme]

Finished testing and optimising the OrbitMaster, and I am releasing it officially.

Differences from the K-Prize Orbiter.

5t Lighter

Faster due to Better Aerodynamics (and TWR boost from weight reduction)

Carries more fuel for better range

Has more control authority for easier operations in air and space

Improved Balance

Bigger Batteries and improved area placement of solar cells

I don't recommend this SSTO for beginner pilots, but you only need a little experience to fly it. Detailed instructions are in the album, or you can read my how to fly.

110t on the pad with 36.8t cargo for 33% payload fraction (puts you high on the leaderboard in the Stock Payload Fraction Challenge)

4 Rapiers

1 Whiplash

Designed to reach 71kmx71km orbit with maximum cargo

Action Group 1: Mode Switch and Activate Rapiers

Action Group 2: Shutdown Rapiers for in atmosphere return

Craft File

Some Images are from a slightly earlier craft than the released version and details may have changed

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Edited July 21, 2015 by selfish_meme

[Screeno]

Wow only 4 rapiers and a turbojet?! And I takes orange tanks to orbit.... Wow man, it is clearely perfectly optimised! My mk3 ssto for taking 40 tons to orbit has 14 rapiers and 6 turbojets XD

[selfish_meme]

Thanks man, it took a lot of time and aero testing to get right.

[Screeno]

Now I'm gonna have to fix mine to be as efficient XD

[selfish_meme]

Try the payload fraction challenge lots of great ideas there.

[Screeno]

Got it down to 10 rapiers so far XD I will probably post it sometime later

[vestradeus]

Its just stunning to see what people can do with the same parts. Getting an Orange tank to orbit...and I've yet to make SSTO even happen! Awesome!