I dont think that should work like that.... (Re-entry w/o parachutes/fuel)

[Hive_Geek]

I bassically use three layers of fairings and come back down from orbit/space and these things not only dont burn up on the maxium reentry heat, but they also slow you down enough to land safely.

[uglyduckling81]

You didn't actually get your speed very high. The highest I noticed on re-entry was about 1200m/sec which is why you experience no heating to speak of. The landing is broken though. The biggest problem with that design for a proper ship is the drag on launch would be much higher than a parachute so it's a very inefficient design. Also you Kerbal can't get out really.