Spike88 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 On 3/9/2023 at 2:41 AM, Rodger said: Thanks, looks like the SSS patch isn't getting applied. And after checking, it seems like the last release of SSS doesn't actually have the required patch. If you download this (just save link as): https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CessnaSkyhawk/SkyhawkScienceSystem/main/ModSupport/Bluedog_DB/Apollo_CrewPod.cfg and place it in your GameData/SkyhawkScienceSystem/ModSupport/Bluedog_DB folder, that should fix it for now, until there's a new release of SSS. Same goes for @Royalswissarmyknife Expand I can confirm this fixed the issue. Next Question: The BDB settings have a boiloff control, which is set to default 50%. BDB also has started using system heat for boil off control, which the system heat default is 100%. Do I need to touch either of these sliders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappystein Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) On 3/9/2023 at 6:58 PM, biohazard15 said: Okay, there's something Seems that early II (and presumably I) had a flared skirt, but it was changed to a shorter, straight one at some point. Not sure what "Wing II" means - most likely it's analogous to "block", and most certainly not a "missile wing". Expand Actually only the Test and Evaluation Minutemen had a Flared Skirt All Operational Minuteman Missiles were straight skirted. The Flared skirt was apparently for On pad protection of the Quad Engine bells (from the elements) The Transporter Erector carried the Minuteman missile inside a Coccoon, And since it was used for both Test and Evaluation launches as well as Service(Operational) rounds, the Cocoon was designed to accommodate the flared skirting. Sources: A Technical History of America's Nuclear Weapons (I and II) Minuteman: A Technical history.... In Short: Flared skirt means the Minuteman was meant to ONLY launch from a PAD and not a Silo. Straight Skirt is for Either. @GoldForest@CobaltWolf Edited March 10, 2023 by Pappystein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappystein Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 So what is the Difference between Minotaur I's M55A1 Engine and the original first stage used on the Minuteman IA (the M55)? Well performance wise (thrust and ISP) They are essentially the same. It is in the reliability of the Gimbal hardware that they differed, the M55 typically melted the 4 gimbal nozzles which caused the motor to fail around the 55 second mark in flight (variable). The M55A1 was strengthened to survive the full 70 second burn time (actually a little less than that) This results in almost a 2000km range improvement (when used in conjunction with either the M56A1 or the SR-19 2nd stage.) FWIW the USAF did not like the M56A1 (it was still not 100% reliable) and Aerojet made the all new SR-19 to replace the M56A1 on the Minuteman II. The Minotaur II utilizes the M55A1, the SR-19, and the current version of the M57. All Minotaur II launches are in conjunction with military weapon tests or warhead tests for future ICBMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 On 3/10/2023 at 2:22 AM, Spike88 said: Next Question: The BDB settings have a boiloff control, which is set to default 50%. BDB also has started using system heat for boil off control, which the system heat default is 100%. Do I need to touch either of these sliders? Expand If you have System Heat installed, the bdb boiloff mechanic should be disabled automatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biohazard15 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) On 3/10/2023 at 4:23 AM, Pappystein said: In Short: Flared skirt means the Minuteman was meant to ONLY launch from a PAD and not a Silo. Straight Skirt is for Either. Expand Thanks for clarification! So my first assumption of skirts being related to launch base was at least partially correct @CobaltWolf Any chance for the rest of Minuteman? I mean: 3rd stage SRM, PSRE, guidance section, warhead base (to use as payload adapter), and most importantly, the one-piece shroud which was jettisoned LES-style. Edited March 10, 2023 by biohazard15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobaltWolf Posted March 10, 2023 Author Share Posted March 10, 2023 On 3/10/2023 at 7:06 PM, biohazard15 said: @CobaltWolf Any chance for the rest of Minuteman? I mean: 3rd stage SRM, PSRE, guidance section, warhead base (to use as payload adapter), and most importantly, the one-piece shroud which was jettisoned LES-style. Expand Would you believe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappystein Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 On 3/10/2023 at 7:06 PM, biohazard15 said: Thanks for clarification! So my first assumption of skirts being related to launch base was at least partially correct @CobaltWolf Any chance for the rest of Minuteman? I mean: 3rd stage SRM, PSRE, guidance section, warhead base (to use as payload adapter), and most importantly, the one-piece shroud which was jettisoned LES-style. Expand That would be Minotaur II! You know I still have not found any 1st tier sources on Minotaur I... which is vexing. (that is aside from the historically useless payload planer guides) But I have learned a darn lot about Minuteman... stuff I never intended to learn Like one thing I learned. The reason that Northrop Grumman can offer the Minotaur VI with the stacked SR-118s? Because under START only a certain percentage of ALL UP rockets can be utilized to launch payloads into space on governmental contracts. However individual stages can be used in conjunction with other all up units (thus stacking SR-118s is OK). The warhead bus, nor the Ballistic missile Guidance Unit can be used for Satellite launches. But CAN be used for weapon tests (be they warhead related or Intercept related.) And it is START that apparently prohibits the use of made for Military ICBMs as civilian launchers. (I have not verified this by trying to read the START treaty, Just repeating info from several sources including NASASpaceFlight etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biohazard15 Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 On 3/10/2023 at 7:33 PM, CobaltWolf said: Would you believe... Expand YAY YAY YAY PSRE! I love these all-in-one packages - they are ideal for contract sats. (Still dreaming of BDB IABS, but that's for BDB2, I guess) Now, that would be stretching, but... M57 (I and II 3rd stage) and corresponding guidance section? Pretty please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drago Kerman Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Its hard to explain how awesome this mod is, although it does basically murder my RAM. Worth it tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketBoy1641 Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 On 3/11/2023 at 10:02 AM, Drago Kerman said: Its hard to explain how awesome this mod is, although it does basically murder my RAM. Worth it tho. Expand The historical stuff is worth the RAM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royalswissarmyknife Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 MOAR RAM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike88 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Is it possible to build Redstone 1? I'm looking at the wiki but not sure if I'm missing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blufor878 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 On 3/12/2023 at 2:05 AM, Spike88 said: Is it possible to build Redstone 1? I'm looking at the wiki but not sure if I'm missing something. Expand Are you talking about Mercury Redstone or the missile? Because BDB should come with a craft file of the Mercury Redstone. The missile might be a different story, though I'm sure you can make something using the fairings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike88 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 On 3/12/2023 at 2:12 AM, Blufor878 said: Are you talking about Mercury Redstone or the missile? Because BDB should come with a craft file of the Mercury Redstone. The missile might be a different story, though I'm sure you can make something using the fairings. Expand The missile, I’m currently playing through the historical contract pack and there’s a contract for it. I’m not sure if I’ve unlocked the fairings yet, but I’ll have to double check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friznit Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 On 3/12/2023 at 2:05 AM, Spike88 said: Is it possible to build Redstone 1? I'm looking at the wiki but not sure if I'm missing something. Expand You can build Jupiter A, which is pretty much the same thing. You can even make it green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesecake Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Does anyone have a current experiment config for Kerbalism? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike88 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 On 3/12/2023 at 9:20 AM, Friznit said: You can build Jupiter A, which is pretty much the same thing. You can even make it green. Expand I’ll have to check on my Sandbox save, maybe I haven’t unlocked the right parts in my career save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobaltWolf Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 On 3/12/2023 at 2:05 AM, Spike88 said: Is it possible to build Redstone 1? Expand Redstone 1 is really throwing me here. There was only one Redstone, or at least, none were numbered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verniervonkerman Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Could you add a cold launch system to Peacekeeper? Didn't Peacekeeper use a Cold Launch system like the RO Dnepr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketBoy1641 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) On 3/12/2023 at 9:21 PM, verniervonkerman said: Could you add a cold launch system to Peacekeeper? Didn't Peacekeeper use a Cold Launch system like the RO Dnepr? Expand Any guidance system will need time for the gyroscopes to spin up. But, as for speed of launch, The MX aka Peacekeeper didn't need any pre-launch prep of propellant. All solids have that advantage. As for getting it out of a sub tube... It is a gas driven launch to the surface where the solid kicks in. Edited March 12, 2023 by RocketBoy1641 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike88 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 On 3/12/2023 at 5:39 PM, CobaltWolf said: Redstone 1 is really throwing me here. There was only one Redstone, or at least, none were numbered. Expand My apologies, thought the contract was called Redstone 1 because of Vanguard 1, Blossom 1, Explorer 1, etc. Just realized its just PGM-11 Redstone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobaltWolf Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/10/2023 at 8:19 PM, biohazard15 said: Now, that would be stretching, but... M57 (I and II 3rd stage) and corresponding guidance section? Pretty please? Expand No plans for that, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blufor878 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I'm uploading Vulcan builds to KerbalX. If memory serves, the craft files that come with the old Hephaistos mod don't seem to work. Also that thread hasn't been touched, and since it does make use of BDB parts (if you have it), I thought I'd put it here. I have two variants so far. Vulcan 564 https://kerbalx.com/ManateeAerospace/Vulcan-564 and Vulcan-Centaur 401 https://kerbalx.com/ManateeAerospace/Vulcan-401 This is part of a project I'm slowly getting around to for making craft files for mods that either don't have them or the files no longer work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kspbutitscursed Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 @CobaltWolf i was wodering if for BDB 2 for ksp 2 ypu could add parts for some modern mars missions if that is okay so i can use it thanks if you reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyJ576 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 On 3/12/2023 at 11:40 PM, Spike88 said: My apologies, thought the contract was called Redstone 1 because of Vanguard 1, Blossom 1, Explorer 1, etc. Just realized its just PGM-11 Redstone Expand May I present the Chrysler PGM-11 Redstone Short Range Ballistic Missile: Reveal hidden contents It flies well! The reentry vehicle detonated at 39 kilometers. A bit high for operational purposes, but good enough for a demo mission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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