[Stock] KORE Transformer II Space Shuttle

[stardog573]

Transformer shuttle is back!

Everything(More compact, Efficiency, Maneuvability, Stability)  was improved compared to previous version.

 

Concept: - Transform into compact form after unloading its payload.

               - Doesn't just throw away fuel tanks but it take them back.

               - Has 3 jet engines, returning base will be easy and comfort.

Download link: https://kerbalx.com/stardog573/KORE-Transformer-II

<Operation Manual for transforming sequence>

1. Time warp for a little bit of time to eliminate rotation of the shuttle.

2. Decouple docking port.

3. Use RCS to thrust backward. Carefully dock with rear parts.

<Brochure for KORE Transformer II>

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<KORE Transformer Shuttle> (Obsolete)

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[[MANUAL FOR TRANFORMATION SEQUENCES]]

1. Turn SAS off, time warp for a little bit of time to eliminate rotation of the shuttle.

2. Decouple docking port.

3. Use RCS to thrust backward. Carefully dock with engine parts.

4. Close cargo bay and open inline docking ports (keybinding:4) to make structural connection between parts.

5. Move all remaining fuels to orange tank. It is important for maintaining mass balance during returning flight.

 

Edited November 9, 2016 by stardog573

[interface]

Very cool!

[TheBarnetts]

Dang, beat me to it! Oh well, I have a slightly different idea that I'm trying to make happen. Nicely done!

[Floker]

I don't really see a reasonable use for this because normally I keep everything as compact as possible for launching but damn! That's just cool

[stardog573]

Very cool!

Thanks!

Dang, beat me to it! Oh well, I have a slightly different idea that I'm trying to make happen. Nicely done!

Looking forward to see it

I don't really see a reasonable use for this because normally I keep everything as compact as possible for launching but damn! That's just cool

It's always fun to make somthing useless

[stardog573]

Test for AniGIF upload

Edited November 9, 2016 by stardog573