Reaper Series [0.16/mechjeb required]

[trekkie_]

Designed solely with stock parts and the mechjeb guidance system. The Reaper series is a collection of 1 & 2 stage orbiter/lander craft. Take one good look at the Mk1 prototype and guess how it derived its name. It comes in two basic functionality; return and non-return landers. All are basically the same but with slight differences. The pack contains primarily just the landers themselves; you will have to install your own first stage rocket items to reach orbit or anywhere else you want to go, however there is one lander with a fully functional first stage setup that will get you into orbit, escape velocity, etc. Tweak around with it as much as you like. It's really nothing too special, but I like it.

Note: The extra amount of braces actually seem to make for a very stable flight during liftoff. I think it has to do with the drag physics. There certainly doesn't seem to be any detrimental effects to having soo many braces (especially since once you're out of the atmosphere drag means nothing). plus you could definitely put some heavy loads on them no problem, and they can take catastrophic spinning gforces like no other when the load is heavy.

Edited August 5, 2012 by trekkie_

[MrPwner]

I think you're a subforum too high

Also, you really like struts, don't you?

The craft looks cool!

[Kosmo-not]

Wrong forum section, I think.

[trekkie_]

my bad yeah I do tend to overshoot hehe. I'd appreciate it if a mod can move this thread to the proper area for me.

Edited August 5, 2012 by trekkie_

[Kosmo-not]

my bad yeah I do tend to overshoot hehe

Yep, that's kerbal.

[sal_vager]

This should really be in the Spacecraft Exchange, I'll move it for you