How about a 1.875 SRB?

[KeranoKerman]

This is just my new account, so I don't need any "welcome to the forums" comments

So a few days ago, I was hanging out, thinking about how to solve the problem of larger SRBs. Then an Idea came to me: instead of large 2.5 meter ones, what about 1.875 (in the middle) SRBs? I then thought of a great look and idea to go for: What about the titan 3-E rocket SRBs:

The titan 3-E had a central LR-87 engine (We have it as the Bobcat in making history). The two side SRBs are what would be added. It had a LR-91 second stage (cheetah). It also had a third stage (concealed by the fairing) with two RL-10s. The point I'm trying to make here is that It would go along well with current themed parts, along with other purposes. 

 

 

Now what did the titan 3E do that is memorable? Isn't this just a boring rocket that did boring things? No. This rocket launched two amazing firsts: Voyager 1&2 with too many records to count (Including one on the spacecraft!) and Viking 1&2, the first probes to land on mars! 

 

 

This is a pretty historic rocket, so It solves many problems at once. With these side boosters, you could recreate the first landings on mars and Voyager far better, and use it on everything from better looking space shuttles or just as "larger SRBs"

 

-Kerano Kerman

[Aeroboi]

I'm all for MOAR 1.875m parts. And I agree, the typical SRB of the Titan 3-E would blend in well with the rest.

As for 1.875m parts in general. If a new form factor of parts is added into the game I think it's collection should be complete. That means it should consist out of all the part variety options 1.25m, 2.5m and 3.75m has. Currently that is not the case and there are mods that cover this and I will use them anyday. I just think if squad starts on something it should be released as a complete package.

[Frozen_Heart]

That booster size would also be perfect for KSP space shuttles as well.

[KeranoKerman]

12 hours ago, Frozen_Heart said:

That booster size would also be perfect for KSP space shuttles as well.

That’s actually what I was thinking about when I came up with the idea!

[KerikBalm]

1.875m SRBs have been suggested many times. I think many people would like them (myself included).

[Ruedii]

I'd much rather have an 0.625m one.

[Bill Phil]

SRBs/SRMs need an overhaul. Upper stage SRMs are not even present, there aren't any 0.625 meter SRBs, none have thrust vector control, and a 1.875 meter SRB would definitely be great to have.

[BadLeo]

I can't help but think that this proposition goes against Kerballest of the kerbal's rule of thumb "MOAR BUSTERS", even though it would be quite convenient. About the 0.625 booster, though, it is a sacrilege to even think about it. When did a SMALLER BOOSTER become a solution for anything? Nononononono, that's not the kerbal way.

Edited October 16, 2018 by BadLeo

[Frozen_Heart]

On 10/15/2018 at 2:19 PM, Ruedii said:

I'd much rather have an 0.625m one.

Why not both?

[Bill Phil]

5 hours ago, BadLeo said:

I can't help but think that this proposition goes against Kerballest of the kerbal's rule of thumb "MOAR BUSTERS", even though it would be quite convenient. About the 0.625 booster, though, it is a sacrilege to even think about it. When did a SMALLER BOOSTER become a solution for anything? Nononononono, that's not the kerbal way.

You see, a smaller booster means we can put moar of them on the rocket.

[qzgy]

1 hour ago, Bill Phil said:

You see, a smaller booster means we can put moar of them on the rocket.

Also means we can make more fireworks.

[BadLeo]

 

15 hours ago, Bill Phil said:

You see, a smaller booster means we can put moar of them on the rocket.

 

13 hours ago, qzgy said:

Also means we can make more fireworks.

Well, in that case WHERE ARE MUH .625 BOOSTERS???

Edited October 17, 2018 by BadLeo

[Kernel Kraken]

What would be even better? If we got 1.875M parts without having to pay for them! 

[Ruedii]

18 hours ago, Bill Phil said:

You see, a smaller booster means we can put moar of them on the rocket.

EXACTLY!

Also (when using the same fuel) a smaller radius booster of the same length will create the same amount of thrust for a shorter amount of time.  Yeah for science!  It's perfect for that massive off the pad TWR that is so Kerbal!    Furthermore, thinner, means less drag!

However, yes, why not both?!  1.8 sized would be perfect for attaching to the sides of our behemoth rockets.

Edited October 17, 2018 by Ruedii
Yeah, and why not both?!

[OhioBob]

There are several mods that add 1.875m SRBs.  My mod, BetterSRBs, adds 1.875m clones of the Thumper and Kickback.  I find the 1.875m SRBs extremely useful in my rocket designs.

[juanml82]

On 10/16/2018 at 2:53 PM, BadLeo said:

I can't help but think that this proposition goes against Kerballest of the kerbal's rule of thumb "MOAR BUSTERS", even though it would be quite convenient. About the 0.625 booster, though, it is a sacrilege to even think about it. When did a SMALLER BOOSTER become a solution for anything? Nononononono, that's not the kerbal way.

Ever got an spaceplane which didn't have enough thrust or lift to break the sound barrier? attach a couple of small srbs (or hey, not so small!) to the wingtips and activate them to from match 0.98 to match 1.15