The Kavalier Mk V, Interplanetary Vessel w/lander and plenty of DV...To the Future!

[LtWhiskers]

Hello Kerbonauts, this is my first posted craft so please be gentle...That said, Behold! The Kavalier Mk V.

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Specs:

- 4,929 vac DV

- Two Nerva engines, cooled by minor thrust limitation settings and six large solar panels

- Valar Morghulis Lander capable of atmospheric entry and escape (not tested on Laythe yet. Definitely not on Eve, let's be reasonable ). Should let you grab plenty of space sciences and glory with the ability to return home. Remember to fuel it before heading planetside!

- A crew module with seating for four kerbonauts. Room for five if you pack a kerbal in the lander for the whole trip

- Air brakes for aerobraking both home and abroad

- Trademark detachable fuel bow with plenty of juicy liquid fuels and mono pods to keep your vessel going in the void (also one section with oxidizer in case you'd like to reuse that lander)

- Craft includes booster stage which will put you in orbit easily. Follow instructions noted in VAB description for turn angles and heights

I try to balance practicality with aesthetics but welcome feedback. If you do give it a go, I hope you enjoy.

craft https://www.dropbox.com/s/5ojro74ba0wwkbt/The%20Kavalier%20Mk%20V.craft?dl=0

*Updated* Lander legs should now reach ground... o.0

Edited June 6, 2015 by LtWhiskers

[Raptor9]

Very interesting concept. Nice

[LtWhiskers]

Thanks!

[problemecium]

It's pretty nice, but did you notice that the lander legs are mounted too high up to reach the ground? xD

I find it helps to toggle the "Start Retracted" / "Start Deployed" states in the editor and/or "launch" the lander by itself and make sure it stands up straight on the pad.

[LtWhiskers]

Lol. I did actually notice that on a test run. Then totally forgot to correct it. Ill fix and repost craft.

[LtWhiskers]

Updated.