KSP: Aircraft through the Centuries [Near Stock Replica Showcase]

SpenSpaceCorp · April 25, 2015

Hello everyone,

I would like to present to you my aircraft replicas through the decades! Below is a list of the aircraft that I have recreated in KSP, as well as their year of introduction and a short sentence or two about each. A download link of the crafts is also provided below.

The crafts utilize the Kerbal Aircraft Expansion mod by the user keptin because stock 0.90 does not have propellers or large landing gear, (and a large cockpit at the time some of these replicas were made). I tried to keep these crafts as stock as possible; I wanted to be as creative as possible. All crafts are flyable, and most are easy to do so.

Sadly, I have lost a few crafts (due to updates through both KSP and KAX, and thus have lost some excellent crafts: Caproni Ca.4, B-17 Flying Fortress, Concorde (supersonic passenger jet), A-10 Thunderbolt, Boeing 747, B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, and Solar Impulse solar powered aircraft).

Download Link for All Crafts (188 kB): http://www./download/6skg9kk74k3bz54/SpenSpaceCorp%27s+KSP+KAX+Replicas.rar#39;s_KSP_KAX_Replicas.rar

1. Wright Glider (1900)

This was really nothing more than a manned kite. This craft was one of the Wright Brother's gliders that preceded the first powered flight in 1903.

2. Wright Flyer (1903)

This was man's first heavier than air powered aircraft capable of sustained flight. It was flown by the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk in 1903.

3. Bleriot XI (1909)

This French aircraft played a major role in the pioneer era in aviation history. It was the first aircraft to fly across the English Channel. It was later used competitively and in the First World War.

4. Sikorsky Ilya Muromets (1913)

This large 4 engine Russian aircraft was used as a commercial aircraft as well as a bomber in WWI. Its design was based on the first 4 engine aircraft built (the Sikorsky Russky Vityaz; The Russian Knight)

5. Sopwith Camel (1917)

This British biplane played a special role in WWI, outclassing many fighters of its time. Later, it became useful not as a fighter, but as a ground attack aircraft.

6. Douglas DC-3 (1936)

One of the most significant transport aircraft ever made, the DC-3 revolutionized the way people and cargo was transported, both commercially and militaristically.

7. Henschel Hs 126 (1937)

This small German aircraft was used in WWII as a recognisance aircraft. In a few short years, it was replaced by better suited aircraft.

8. P-38 Lightning (1941)

This unique American WWII fighter featured a central cockpit with two booms carrying the two engines and the rear of the craft. It was also known as "two planes, one pilot".

9. F4U Corsair (1942)

This formidable WWII American fighter was the most capable aircraft carrier based fighter of its time. This craft was also used in the Korean War.

10. Arado E.340 (1943)

This German twin engine dive bomber was designed so that the pilot had an unrestricted view and the gunners had a large range. This project was ultimately cancelled.

11. Messerschmitt Me 262 (1944)

This was the world's first operational jet powered aircraft. This was one of the most advanced firghters of its time as a multi-role military aircraft.

12. F-86 Sabre (1949)

This transonic swept wing fighter was prominently used in the Korean War as a high speed fighter.

13. Cessna 172 Skyhawk (1956)

This basic aircraft is considered the most successful aircraft in history. Introduced in 1956, this type of aircraft is still used today. More Cessna 172s have been built than any other aircraft. (A float plane variant replica has been included).

14. U-2 "Dragon Lady" (1957)

This high altitude reconnaissance aircraft has served in the USAF for over 50 years. In its early days, the U-2 was involved in significant events during the Cold War (involved in the Cuban missile crisis).

15. MiG-21 Fishbed (1959)

This USSR aircraft was recorded as the most-produced supersonic jet in history. It also had the longest production run of a combat aircraft.

16. Sr-71 Blackbird (1966)

This US mach 3+ reconnaissance aircraft was able to simply outrun its enemies rather than engage in combat. It currently holds the fastest air breathing manned aircraft since 1976.

17. Boeing 737 (1968)

The 737 series is the best selling jet airliner in history. Initially developed as a shorter and lower cost passenger aircraft, the 737 soon developed into a family of 9 variants.

18. F/A-18 Hornet (1983)

This twin engine supersonic jet is able to carry a wide array of weapons, as well as fill many combat roles as a combat aircraft.

Final Comments:

-The dates provided are the dates the aircraft were introduced, not the dates of first flights.

-User blackrack's Scatterer mod was used for screenshots. Link: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/115408-WIP-Scatterer-atmospheric-scattering-mod

-The Kerbal Aircraft Expansion mod by keptin was used for parts. Link: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/76668-0-90-Kerbal-Aircraft-Expansion-%28KAX%29-v2-3-4

Edited April 26, 2015 by SpenSpaceCorp

Roflcopterkklol · April 25, 2015

Awesome craft, im making a new save for these they all look like some fun

Also i noticed an SR-71 in amongst them, you might be interested in these 3

SpenSpaceCorp · April 25, 2015

I really like the style of those crafts! My B-2 Spirit bomber looked similar to the third one, but sadly was lost between updates (corrupted)!

Roflcopterkklol · April 25, 2015

The thing i love most about those three is they were built in 0.24 and still work lol, Probably why they have nearly 1.5k downloads between them, so glad they were never corrupted

UnusualAttitude · April 25, 2015

A very impressive catalogue of replicas!

I'd just like to point out that the Bleriot XI was designed and flown by the French (not British) aviation pioneer Louis Bleriot. Like most of my spaceplanes, his first ten attempts to design a practical aircraft were unsuccessful but he stuck at it, and his mk11 was the good one. Not knowing how to swim didn't stop him from making the first crossing of the Channel on the 25th July 1909, so on the whole he had a pretty Kerbal way of getting things done. Beautiful moustache too...

Keep up the good work!

Regards, UA.

SpenSpaceCorp · April 26, 2015

Ah, thank you for noticing that typo. Good catch! And interesting to know that he didn't know how to swim. Just like Jeb, he must have been a real BADA55! (like the Kerbal hex color !)

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