Zephyr SSTO

[Jett_Quasar]

It can take up to 18 Kerbals into LKO and back... and look really cool doing it.

To get to space just angle up to 20 degrees and continue until you run out of air (around 20Km altitude).  Switch the mode of the Rapiers to closed-cycle and using hot key 1 and turn off the jet engines using hot key 3.  You should have plenty of fuel to get to orbit and back.

Hot Keys:
1) Toggles the modes of the Rapier engines (air breathing/closed-cycle)
2) Toggles the Rapier engines on/off
3) Toggles the Whiplash jet engines on/off

DOWNLOAD:  https://www.dropbox.com/s/alb4mjra06fgozy/Zephyr.craft?dl=0

Jett

 

Edited December 24, 2016 by Jett_Quasar

[SpaceDirt]

Interesting... I hope to see more in the future!

[Jett_Quasar]

12 hours ago, SpaceDirt said:

Interesting... I hope to see more in the future!

I'm continuing to work on this design.  I've turned it into an infinite range planetary explorer by adding an ISRU, drills, power, landing engines and enough fuel to get it out to Minmus for refueling.

I'm also working on other "unique" designs I can turn into interplanetary explorer craft.

Jett

[TopHeavy11]

On 12/28/2016 at 6:28 AM, Jett_Quasar said:

Now THAT'S a true Y-wing.

[ottothesilent]

Sweet builds! Great combination of form and function!