Mainway Adobe!

[GoSlash27]

Mainway Aerospace (a wholly owned subsidiary of Mainway Enterprises) is proud to present the all- new for KSP 1.04 Adobe!

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Operators of fledgeling space programs have been clamoring for an SSTO spaceplane that fits their unique needs, and the Adobe was engineered to meet the call!

* It's built entirely of tier 7 or earlier parts, so you can use it the moment you unlock the Whiplash.

* At $44,050 MSRP, it's easy to fit into even the most cash- strapped budget.

* It can comfortably shuttle 12 passengers and 2 crew between KSC and a station in LKO and back with 250 m/s DV on orbit.

* Mainway's "Perfect Balance" design philosophy ensures a spaceplane that's easy for beginners to fly safely and accurately in all flight regimes, reducing operational accidents.

* The Adobe's efficiency will allow you to shuttle crew to and from orbit at the low operating cost of $162 per passenger. When modified for cargo duty, it can orbit cargo at just $320/ tonne.

* The combination of light weight (36t), airbrakes, and ample jet fuel reserves means a positive recovery on the runway at KSC the first time, every time!

It's Adobe! The little plane that's made out of clay! Operators are standing by...

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Takeoff: Engage SAS, throttle to 1/2, and hit space bar. At 70 m/s airspeed, pitch up to 8°. Warning: Do not exceed 10° until airborne

Climbout: At positive climb rate, retract gear and throttle up to full. Pitch up to 20°

Going supersonic: At 10km altitude, pitch to 15° and maintain until 360 m/s airspeed

Going hypersonic: At 16km altitude, pitch to 5° and maintain until climb rate is reestablished. Let the nose pitch slowly on it's own until airspeed is no longer increasing (usually around 20km altitude and 1km/sec airspeed)

Boost to orbital apoapsis: When airspeed is no longer increasing, hit spacebar to engage the Poodle and pitch to 20°. Maintain pitch and full throttle until 2,050 m/sec airspeed is achieved. Throttle as necessary to achieve 75km apoapsis.

Boost to orbit: At 5 seconds from Apoapsis, boost and pitch as required to achieve stable orbit.

Orbital ops: Press 1 to toggle orbit mode. This will deploy the solar panels, turn on the lights, deploy the docking collar, and turn on the docking light.

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Deorbit retroburn:

Orient the spacecraft retrograde and inverted. When opposite KSC, burn and pitch as needed to establish periapsis at 45km altitude directly overhead KSC.

After retroburn, pitch to point the nose straight down, disable the Poodle, hit the parking brakes to deploy the airbrake, and hit 1 to secure from orbit mode.

Reentry:

Maintain 5° pitch throughout the reentry. Pitch and turn as desired to deorbit overhead KSC.

Approach: Ensure that Poodle is deactivated and release parking brakes to deactivate airbrakes. Throttle to 4 tics for cruise. Deploy landing gear below 100 m/sec and fly a normal approach to flare and touchdown.

Edited July 19, 2015 by GoSlash27

[Mad Rocket Scientist]

Looks interesting! What kind of engine does it have?

[GoSlash27]

Mad Rocket Scientist,

It's got 2 C7 Aerospace Jx-4 "Whiplash" Afterburning turbo ramjets for air breathing mode (combined rated thrust 1,508 kN) and a single Rockomax Re-L10 Poodle rocket for closed cycle (total rated thrust 250 kN).

It's also got a Staedler/ Reaction Systems RCS combo for full translation authority in all 3 axes for docking.

Best,

-Slashy

[Mad Rocket Scientist]

Mad Rocket Scientist,

It's got 2 C7 Aerospace Jx-4 "Whiplash" Afterburning turbo ramjets for air breathing mode (combined rated thrust 1,508 kN) and a single Rockomax Re-L10 Poodle rocket for closed cycle (total rated thrust 250 kN).

It's also got a Staedler/ Reaction Systems RCS combo for full translation authority in all 3 axes for docking.

Best,

-Slashy

Clever! I like the way the intakes are mounted, too!

[GoSlash27]

Clever! I like the way the intakes are mounted, too!

MRS,

I appreciate the kind words, but I didn't invent any of the techniques that went into the design. Everything from the engine combo to the downturned intakes has been done before by others. This one has merely been redesigned to use low tech parts and to be as easy, reliable, and economical as I can make it. It's intended to be a career "starter" SSTO.

Best,

-Slashy