The Ramjet Challenge

[TheRandomGuy1029]

Build a craft that can get to orbit using only Turbo Ramjets, LV-T45's, and NERV engines to get to orbit.

It has to be stock.

Edited April 24, 2019 by TheRandomGuy1029

[zolotiyeruki]

Traditionally, the OP of a challenge is expected to complete the challenge first, as proof that it is possible. Also, a clear set of rules (mods allowed?) and optionally a scoring system so encourage folks to participate.

[swjr-swis]

11 hours ago, TheRandomGuy1029 said:

Build a craft that can get to orbit using only Turbo Ramjets, LV-T45's, and NERV engines to get to orbit.

3 hours ago, zolotiyeruki said:

Traditionally, the OP of a challenge is expected to complete the challenge first, as proof that it is possible.

While true, I think we can safely skip it for this challenge. Whiplash, Swivel *and* Nerv? Contestants are going to have more trouble not overbuilding things than being short on power.

 

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Browse the posted challenges for a bit, you'll see it's been done on much more restrictive engine choices.

Turbo Ramjets and Sparks...  Panthers and Terriers... Panthers and Ants... Wheasley and Terrier... or just Terriers or Sparks alone. Heck, it's been done purely on monoprop thrusters only.

Spark only craft may need some rebuilding or adjusting, since they nerfed it in 1.7.1, but it should still be possible. Monoprop only can still be done.

 

[Pds314]

On 4/22/2019 at 1:00 PM, TheRandomGuy1029 said:

Build a craft that can get to orbit using only Turbo Ramjets, LV-T45's, and NERV engines to get to orbit.

Ok. So you want an LVT-45-based expendible launch vehicle with no jets or nukes and no mass, size, or partcount limitations, right?

Edited April 24, 2019 by Pds314

[TheRandomGuy1029]

@Pds314 you can only use the engines I mentioned. 

Can be reusable or expendible.

[vyznev]

I'll just leave this here.