[Stock 0.16] NASA Space Shuttle / Buran hybrid

[xchoo]

Posted this on reddit this morning after working on it over the past few weeks. Craft comes in 3 variants:

1a. Perseus shuttle variant A

This variant is the original shuttle design with "glitchy" parts (ASAS module and RCS fuel tanks glitch through the Mk3 fuselage). Made in the VAB completely by accident, and I just ran with it.

1b. Perseus shuttle variant A - long(er) range

Long(er) range version has additional RCS ports on the main fuel tank and two additional RCS fuel tanks to assist in manoeuvring in space.

Useful if you want to get to the Mun.

File link (both A & A-LR): https://dl.dropbox.com/u/7979336/ShuttlePerseusA.zip

Imgur album (Kerbin orbit & descent): http://imgur.com/a/MEKkq

Imgur album (Munar landing & return - using A variant, not A-LR): http://imgur.com/a/eNPvF

2. Perseus shuttle variant B

Shuttle constructed using less "glitching" of parts through each other. Because of the additional weight on the orbiter, the boosters had to be repositioned, and the launch instructions changed. Album for this variant is here.

Zip files contain both shuttle to get into space, as well as just the orbiter (in the SPH) for gliding & landing practice.

File link (: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/7979336/ShuttlePerseusB.zip

Imgur album (Kerbin orbit & descent): http://imgur.com/a/xpjj1

Reddit link: http://www.reddit.com/r/KerbalSpaceProgram/comments/xrotk/finally_after_weeks_of_work_i_present_to_you_the/

Because the crafts are asymmetric, flight instructions have been included in each zip file. Follow them precisely to get the shuttle into orbit. I take no responsibility of potential loss of kerbal lives if you don't.

Enjoy!

[Parabellum]

Nice going! This is the first working Space Shuttle / Buran type craft that I've seen.