ScriptKitt3h

Sorry if I'm coming off as a little naggy, I just really want to get a chance to fire up this:

So, this thread's about to be replaced?

I know I'm sort of a lurker here, but is it possible for me to join in on these overly awesome battles? I can make a company if need be, and I have some... interesting warships fueled and ready to go.

Ouch. That's the worst part of building SSTOs, the failed landings. However, Bill and Scott look quite happy! (Also, the cockpit might have slowed to under 50m/s in the crash, and that pod is probably one of the strongest stock cockpits. You saved your crew with a good design choice.)

After taking a look at some of the amazing SSTO crafts on this thread, I decided to go and try making one capable of making the SSI certification run. The result was the Kitt3h-Class, my first (and only ) 0.23 VTOL SSTO with an LV-N powerplant. Powered by a unique dual-stage "boosted turbojet", the Kitt3h-Class rockets up to speed quite quickly. While I know the pic sucks somewhat, this is the ship after establishing a 163x113km orbit on it's first successful test flight. (And I'm hardly the best SSTO pilot.) Also, flames: I'll post a download link when I get around to making a folder with my new crafts on mediafire. Script Kitt3h. Shameless to the very end.

Yeah, I know, but I'm kinda thinking about using the Pupcat (without extra tanks) as a mini-SSTO for low-orbit stations and larger ships near smaller worlds, such as Laythe. Matter of fact, I'm thinking about building a Grand Tour ship with an SSTO docking module... (P.S.: Your Beetle there sorta inspired me to build the Pupcat. That and the fact I was getting tired of flying plane-style ships all the time. )

Here's my final version of my SSTO shuttlepod type ship, the "Pupcat". I managed two VAB roof landings, one at night, then the daytime on in the pic. (Attempt 1 missed the helipad. ) I also managed to land the prototype somewhat safely... but in a very Kerbal way. (Really, I just didn't slow down enough in airbreathing mode.) I'm planning on testing it out with a pair of small droptanks, to see if I can extend its range somewhat. As of right now, it can almost make a perfect 110km orbit.

Here's my first 0.23 station, which serves as an LKO headquarters and (if I stop screwing around with SSTOs and warships) a refueling/dockyard station. It still needs a LOT of modules... but I don't want to utterly destroy my computer. I do like my SSTO docking cross though...

Here's my main workhorse, the "XF-Omega": It quite fast for its size and has wonderful handling. Once in orbit, it has a tiny bit of fuel for maneuvers, but probably could have more, due to my shoddy piloting skills. Also, here's a tiny VTVL SSTO Pod for you guys. Its currently a prototype, but it might be able to make a 100x100km orbit.... maybe. It's kinda cool in that it can accomplish that off of 1 RAPIER and not that much LF/Oxidizer.

War Eagle, I didn't remember about that. Oh well, I can always do a quick re-name on it... but it's still not ready yet. Gotta get some good day launch pics.

Company name: I/O Tech Innovations Bio: I/O Tech is a private company dedicated to the peaceful colonization of space. However, the events of the initial Spiritwolf-Hanland conflict did not go unnoticed by the senior management at I/O Tech, and the company has since developed several military-grade vessels to help in Spiritwolf's war effort. I/O Tech also is in the process of revamping their civilian logistics vessels to better suit the militarized space in and around the Kerbol System. Allegiance- Spiritwolf, as well as the highest bidder. (except for Hanland and its allies.) http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/images/smilies/k_angry.gif Ship- Corona-class Heavy Fighter w/ SIREN-class automated booster/attack munition Armament: 4 non-re-loadable missiles with 5 junior docking ports (1 on nose, 1 under each missile) Power: 4 Thermonuclear rockets, 4 large solar arrays, and RCS thrusters. Crew: 1 pilot Part Count: 100 (w/out launch staging or SIREN attached) Action Groups: 1:Toggles solar arrays, 2-5: missiles 1-4. Proof of Travel: On the Pad Liftoff! Slightly letting off on the throttle to decrease heat buildup... Gravity turn following depletion of 1st set of boosters... Starting orbital insertion... Extending Apoapsis... Circularizing orbit.... Ditching SIREN booster... ..Aaaand DONE! Some "beauty shots": Craft File: http://www./download/9w0vs2r3z7qlm2p/IoTech_Corona_-Class_Heavy_Fighter_Theta_Lead_.craft Enjoy! Also, here's some of my other vessels in-the-works: Shrike-class Fighter-Interceptor: I/O Tech Light Frigate: