Yellowjacket MkII - Compact SSTO that fits inside a MkIII cargo bay - Craft file in descriptions

[trevize1138]

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Edited July 6, 2015 by trevize1138

[Majorjim!]

Cool!

This reminds me of my ancient Jeb-pod ssto. That thing was so small and like 10 parts or something. How much dv does the ssto have if lifted into orbit?

[trevize1138]

I've never used any mods to calculate Dv so I can't tell exactly how much it'd have if full in orbit. I'm sure it's enough you could get a Jool encounter from LKO with a full tank. It's just over 13T fully fueled, 10T empty and has around 850 units of liquid fuel if that helps.

Edit: according to http://www.strout.net/info/science/delta-v/intro.html it's got just over 2000 d/v if fueled up in orbit.

Edited July 6, 2015 by trevize1138

[Majorjim!]

That's very decent indeed. You should try a Munar flyby or minmus, or Duna!

[trevize1138]

I could certainly do a variant that is Mun/Minmus/Duna capable Just the addition of a 3rd jet fuel tank adds a lot more dV. Plus, if I don't need the shielded docking port on top I gain even more with improved aerodynamics. This thing's pretty purpose-built as a stowable Laythe SSTO.

[Grunnt]

Looks really great, I love tiny ships and it's good to see this is possible

[Majorjim!]

I could certainly do a variant that is Mun/Minmus/Duna capable Just the addition of a 3rd jet fuel tank adds a lot more dV. Plus, if I don't need the shielded docking port on top I gain even more with improved aerodynamics. This thing's pretty purpose-built as a stowable Laythe SSTO.

That's an awesome idea! It could probably visit a moon or two whilst there. This is my plan when KSP is finally done. To have a highly complex laythe base.

Post pics when you fly the mission.

Edited July 6, 2015 by Majorjim