SSTO Hit and Orbit Challenge [stock 1.0.5]

[Kergarin]

I hope this challenge does not exist?

I challenge you to:

Build a manned SSTO that can go to Kerbin Orbit, do a hit and go on the KSC runway, go to Kerbin Orbit again, do a hit and go on the KSC runway again, go to orbit.... And so on... As many times as possible! without any refueling!  And finally land safe at KSC runway.

 

If anyone is interested, I will show my attempt, create a badge a leaderboard and everything else 

 

Rankings

 

4 Orbits RS-17 White Phoenix by Kergarin

3 Orbits SSTL C-10 Scimitar Mk.1 by Val

3 Orbits Delta 2 SSTONX by Kergarin

 

 

Rules: 

- only crafts piloted by a Kerbal, no drones. (the kerbal is your only payload)

- no mods (informational mods are ok) 

- horizotal launching SSTO spaceplanes only

- single stage, end with same parts as on launch

- Your SSTO has to reach a stable orbit of at least 70X70km before starting the reentry. 

- your SSTO has to to hit the KSC runway with at least 2 wheels, before ascending again.

- end with a landing.

- takes series of screenshots from every part of flight or do a video. Resources Window always open!

 

Good luck 

Edited March 12, 2016 by Kergarin

[Val]

I'll give this a shot.

Is a Command Seat in a Cargo Bay allowed?

[Kergarin]

22 minutes ago, Val said:

I'll give this a shot.

Is a Command Seat in a Cargo Bay allowed?

I think it should be some kind of windowed pod, so that the kerbal has a nice view 

[Val]

OK. Here's my entry.

Craft stats:

• Weighs 48 t at the beginning.
• 1 kerbal in a Mk1 pod.
• 2 RAPIERs and 2 LV-Ns.
• Controlled using only pitch and yaw.

3 ascents to orbit and 3 landings.

The video shows the final approach and landing.

 

[Nefrums]

6 hours ago, Kergarin said:

- no mods (informational mods are ok) 

So no Smart A.S.S?

[Val]

9 minutes ago, Nefrums said:

So no Smart A.S.S?

I hope that is not the case. Otherwise my entry is disqualified. And it's too tedious to fly with SAS only.

Edited March 5, 2016 by Val
Typing is hard

[Kergarin]

Since smart A.S.S is not changing the performance of the SSTO, I think it's ok 

 

Hope I can post my attempt tomorrow.

I'm pretty sure it's more than 3 times  possible 

[SpaceplaneAddict]

Lemme give this a shot........ where did I put my Xenon tanks........

[Kergarin]

I'm not sure if i should be disqualified in my own Challenge, since this uses a lot of clipping.  

But i think you all should decide

At least it did 3 Orbits, and ist a two seater!

 

 

Who does 4??

 

 

[Kergarin]

So here it is: 4 orbits achieved! Who does more?

This time carrying some OX, for the Little Punch on first ascend, the rest is done on LF only.

 

Im really sorry for this, but after i noticed the faces of Val and Bob, i just had to give them voices