Lift / Thrust / Mass Ratios in 1.0+

[A_name]

So up until .90 the rule of thumb seemed to be roughly 1 turbojet per 10 tons of mass and 1 unit of lift per 1 ton of mass. What ratios have you found to work since 1.0?

[cybersol]

In 1.0.2 for spaceplanes, 1 rapier per 12-13t seems to be around the optimal point I've found for heavy lifters. My orange tank SSTO lifter saved a LOT of fuel adding 2 engines and intakes to get under 13t per. Optimal lift ratio I'm still not sure about, but I have had success with 1 unit of lift per 4-5 tons of mass. However, I have a sneaking suspicion that the optimal value for this may be as small and amount of lift as you can use and still control the plane and land.

[A_name]

Thanks.