X-Wing SSTO

[Scarecrow]

Pretty sure this has been done before, but this is my take on the iconic X-Wing from Star Wars.  Capable of reaching an 80 km orbit, all stock and straightforward to fly, what's not to like.

Download from KerbalX : https://kerbalx.com/Scarecrow88/X-Wing-MkII

 

Instructional video

 

[The Minmus Derp]

FIRST!!! I like it a lot. @Scarecrow

[Scarecrow]

Thank you.  It was fun to build despite serving no particular purpose.  I might try and update it with a docking port to see if I can reach one of my LKO stations.  At least then I can use it for crew transfer, even if it's 1 crew member at a time.

[The Minmus Derp]

It looks real cool. try Infernal Robotics for moving wings.

[Scarecrow]

Moving wings would be nice but I like to keep my mods to a minimum, using those that provide extra information for the most part.  It would also restrict the craft to players who also have the Infernal Robotics mod.  As it is, this craft requires the Making History DLC to be present, as it uses a couple of parts that come with that.

Edited June 5, 2018 by Scarecrow

[SkunkTwerks]

Nice work Scarecrow! I dig it, especially the use of the large landing struts as the KX-9 laser cannons.

I had a blast building an X-Wing and getting it to orbit, so I hope you did too.

Edited June 5, 2018 by SkunkTwerks

[Scarecrow]

Strangely I started building it just to post an image in another thread about bi-plane spaceplanes.  However, I then wondered how difficult it would be to get it to fly and if possible, get it to orbit.  So yes, I had a lot of fun along the way, and am quite happy at how it eventually turned out.

[The Minmus Derp]

Maybe you can make another option.

[Rocket In My Pocket]

The force is strong with this one!

[Scarecrow]

I have made another option that includes a docking port and RCS thrusters which is capable of reaching a station in a 150km orbit, so at least that one has some purpose.  If the station has refuelling capabilities, it can then go on to reach the Mun or Minmus.