[0.16] The Mk2-R2

[Hikaru]

This requires mechjeb

http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/12384-PLUGIN-PART-0-16-Anatid-Robotics-MuMech-MechJeb-Autopilot-v1-9

and the fixed camera mod

http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/12329-0-16-Multiversal-Mechatronics-Fixed-Camera-1-1

Link to the original Mk2:

http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/showthread.php/15536-The-Mk2

This is an updated version of the Mk2 with improvements in reliability and fuel efficiency.

First of all, it was determined the cause of multiple crew losses with the previous design was due to the link between the command capsule and rcs tank being insufficiently reinforced for the parachute to be retained properly during high G maneuvers. A simpler design has been used since then, with the chute directly attached to the pod - multiple tests were performed with extremely high reentry speeds (>3000m/s) to determine the safety of the new design. This unfortunately means there is slightly less rcs available for turning, but it does not seem to be required in any case.

Secondly, the addition of twelve more boosters to the first stage has caused slightly higher fuel efficiency in the later stages of flight, allowing for this ship to be used to get into a reverse orbit around kerbin successfully.

Third, the camera locations on the upper stage were removed and now use a different mount which makes them far easier to capture interesting vistas without being blocked by the machinery on the ship.

On the pad

Close up detail of the lander and inner ladder workings.

http://i.imgur.com/KXAiL.jpg

Download from here and save as Mk2-R2.craft

http://pastebin.com/YZZBeXPy

[Hikaru]

And yes, there is still just enough clearance for a kerbal to get into or

out of the ship from ground level.

Here we see a volunteer standing right under one of the massive booster

rockets.