ASE Heimwee-class - heavy (self mining) SSTO with retractable engine pods

[CSX6400]

Hello,

Though I've previously shared crafts on Reddit and KerbalX this is the first craft I wanted to show off on the forums. I really like to make scifi looking space crafts with just the stock (+DLC) parts. This is my latest creation, the ASE Heimwee-class heavy SSTO.

Here's some more pictures of a demonstration mission to Ike I just finished:

More images:

Spoiler

 

 

Features:

• Enough dV to get into orbit and land on Minmus or the Mun for refuelling. After a refuel it has enough dV to go pretty much anywhere. (destinations are TWR limited)
• On-board ore drill and processing equipment enabling this
• Retractable engine pods
• “Flipping” engines that help taking off without launch clamps
• Parachutes for keeping the craft aligned during landing. (Have not actually tried to land the craft back on Kerbin yet)
• Space for up to 9 crew, including 2 science labs

Download:

A craft file can be downloaded here. As with all my crafts, the Heimwee is fully stock (+DLC).

Edited February 6, 2021 by CSX6400
Messed up the order of things

[Adam_Kerbal]

That looks incredible!

[Jebediah Kerman 13]

My hopes are all time high that this thing can be  a Lathye Sub.

 

[Yellowburn10]

This thing strikes the perfect balance of both form and function. It's definitely  one of the most creative looking SSTOs I've ever seen. I wouldn't have even guessed it was an SSTO!

Edited February 9, 2021 by Yellowburn10

[CSX6400]

On 2/8/2021 at 1:04 AM, Jebediah Kerman 13 said:

My hopes are all time high that this thing can be  a Lathye Sub.

 

Hmm.

[Chaotic Protocol]

Custom Aesthetic, this is extremely clean my dude. Keep up the amazing work!

[minerbat]

i don't know if it's intentional, but heimwee in dutch means homesickness