Mobile Satellite Launch Vehicle

[Beechnutk Jr.]

This is a mobile launch pad that can deliver a .455t satellite into a 100km orbit. I know that a lot of you can do better, but I'm really proud of this one. Since imgur images don't work anymore here is the link. http://imgur.com/a/ASPez The launchpad base, which is just 3 big structural plates stuck together in a line with solar panels and a battery (And perhaps some wheels) is theoretically drivable forever. 

KerbalX: https://kerbalx.com/Beechnutkjr/Mobile-Launch-Platform

The specs are as follows:

Height: 12m
Width: 4m
Length: 6m
Weight: 14.674t
Parts: 39

The vector is a little OP for this size of payload. I have had to use thrust limiter and gimbal limiter. Will test with Swivel soon.

Edited September 8, 2016 by Beechnutk Jr.

[insert_name]

What is the second stage engine? It doesn't look like stock

[Beechnutk Jr.]

It is a Vector. 

[septemberWaves]

Have you tested using a Swivel instead of a Vector? Whilst the Vector is good for large vehicles, it's significantly more expensive and also more massive than the Swivel, and so is perhaps not best suited to a launch system for such a small payload.

[Beechnutk Jr.]

No I haven't. This is my first test with this. I wanted to use the vector at first because I didn't have fins when I built it, so the vectoring would have been useful, and is, though to a lesser extent. Thanks for the advice.

PS This is in Sandbox Mode, so cost doesn't matter. 

Edited September 8, 2016 by Beechnutk Jr.