GusTurbo Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 This Ancient Launchersthread inspired me to make a full-sized version of the Vostok or R7 rocket family. I've seen a lot of smaller 1.25m versions, so I wanted to try my hand at something a bit bigger. The upper stages aren't at all accurate, but I mainly wanted to get the lower shape of the lifter correct, as well as the engine configuration. I used a few tricks, but I didn't actually need to turn off clipping in the debug menu. Let me know what you think.Feel free to download the .craft file and improve on it.Craft File:https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6472509/VostokS.craftComparison shot of the engines on the real thing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KwirkyJ Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) Here's a spaceplane that will ferry up to three tonnes to low/mid Kerbin orbit and return. (125-150km I've managed, possibly room for improvement with more adept piloting.)Thread for CATA3tNote, this should be stock. I manually removed a mod partmodule from the craft file (Lazor docking camera on the docking node), but should load as stock. Should this not be the case, I will edit and reupload. Please message me with any issues... Edited May 7, 2013 by KwirkyJ named thread url Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekes Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 New ship. The Endeavour Mk I. Easy to fly, SSTO, im currently unsure of where it can go... but it has amazing range (like i believe Duna orbit and back at least).http://www./?32tvly16jxxt18l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxious89123 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Here's is a plane I've spent a good few hours building ad tweaking. Pretty much my only working design. I haven't designed it to carry a payload, but it can reach a respectable altitude, and will cruise at 20km+ and is able to hit 1800m/s. If anyone could modify / improve upon my design and upload it, I would be greatful for the help and any other hints and tips.Also, can someone please confirm something for me? I think I have the front canards mounted facing backwards! Am I correct? Oddly, it flies quite well, whereas when they were facing forward it would just flip end over end!? Still has a tendancy to lose control and high altitude though.http://www./?0vdm437g55b36if Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbaltus123 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 can you fire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxed-Rockets Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Here's is a plane I've spent a good few hours building ad tweaking. Pretty much my only working design. I haven't designed it to carry a payload, but it can reach a respectable altitude, and will cruise at 20km+ and is able to hit 1800m/s. If anyone could modify / improve upon my design and upload it, I would be greatful for the help and any other hints and tips.Also, can someone please confirm something for me? I think I have the front canards mounted facing backwards! Am I correct? Oddly, it flies quite well, whereas when they were facing forward it would just flip end over end!? Still has a tendancy to lose control and high altitude though.The canards do not care about their orientation, you were probably moving them a bit forward when you placed them the other way. With planes you want to keep the center of lift behind the center of mass, you can find this by clicking the little wing and the weight looking symbol underneath the symmetry button. The blue arrow should be behind the yellow dot.At high altitude there is less air to right you, so you should be careful. Also make sure that your center of mass doesn't shift behind the center of lift as you burn fuel, that could cause problems. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxious89123 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 can you fire?What do you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxious89123 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 A bit (ok, a lot) of modification later. Capable of circumnavigating Kerbin in under 60 minutes at upto 2000m/s. Stable cruising at aprox. 29,000m @ 1800m/s .Shut down the outer 2 engines at this altitude to achieve great fuel economy.http://www./?38b4d2fb0gqp29x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusTurbo Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 (edited) Here is a more realistic payload for my Soyuz/R-7 rocket. I had to get a bit creative with the parts and do some clipping with the debug menu. It technically seats 3 Kerbals, even though it starts with only one. I haven't done any testing on this outside of the atmosphere, so I'm curious to see if it can dock OK. There aren't any clipping issues that interfere with any functions. I also forgot to put on solar panels, but I'd like to pretend I did so for customization purposes. Just attach anything below this with a large decoupler, and you're good to go. Download:https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6472509/Soyuz%20EX2.craftI was inspired to make this after noticing that the real Soyuz falls somewhere between the two part sizes in this game. I used this for size reference:Action Groups:1 - Close intakes (they're only there for cosmetic purposes, and you don't need the extra drag)2 - Detach top section (for reentry)Edit:After some testing, this craft can't actually dock without tearing itself apart. Edited May 11, 2013 by GusTurbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 K-33 Venture Star So, another SSTO shuttle. But this one is based on a very interesting concept, a VTOHL lifting body using aerospikes NASA once pursued. I think I nailed that part, and I've improved on the original by adding turbojets an excess fuel so coming back to the runway is easier. Don't worry, purists: take out the turbojets and the aviation tanks, and it'll still be SSTO, probably with more delta-v in space. I just didn't want to risk it not being a good glider, which it is when empty. Payload are three kerbals and >2.6mT of whatever. Now the details. It does use turbojets, so let them spool up before releasing the clamps. You will have lots of unused liquid fuel in orbit: as far as I'm concerned, that means anytime return since it can fly continents to get back to KSC. Also, delta-v on low (about 100kms) orbit is around 0.5km/s, so not really interplanetary unless you refuel. All the usual stuff including docking capability. Boy am I being boring in this description, good thing I took pictures: IMGUR ALBUM:http://imgur.com/a/eGnq3 DOWNLOAD:http://www./?24fpq1oq0y6o169Rune. Copy-Paste, two magic words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeman8888 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I call this, The Leaf. Capable of reaching a steady altitude of 30,000 meters while still having the ability to have your engine running. While going 2000 meters per second, and maybe even a little bit faster, this can get you anywhere on Kerbin extremely fast. The handling on it is very good, with the center of mass, lift, and thrust nearly all in the same spot. This is my first space plane that is actually good.Download here and give it a test: http://www./?d51x31p7xh113d1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnitzie Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 This is my first post but I just had to share this with all of youWhile building just another most likely impossible-to-fly-machine, this one actually worked, no wings attached! Its an atmostpheric VTOL, very stable, I even managed to get it back straight after some jets flaming out with the help of RCS thrusters. If you don't do too crazy stuff you will only need RCS for emergencies and maybe to help you land.It also has some more or less horizontal placed jet engines for picking up some extra horizontal (can change depending on perspective ) speed.Theres enough room for 7 kerbals aboard. Theres alot of extra power on the ship so theres room to add more stuff.Theres also a docking port on top for easier landing.Craft file: DropboxAction group 1: Toggle vertical jet enginesAction group 2: Toggle horizontal enginesAnd now.. Pictures!Bob is up for it!TakeoffLets pick up some horizontal speedTurning is not a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatKerba1 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 17 Star Wars Ships, all stockDownload as a save file since there's quite a fewSome fly-able, some show pieces.Full album (doesn't show spider droid and clone dropship)Download:http://www./?hol5uhr8avspaaqReddit thread:http://www.reddit.com/r/KerbalSpaceProgram/comments/1eifwl/stock_15_star_wars_ships_finally_with_craft_files/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulbin Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Craft - Munbug VCrew - 3Capability - Mun landing and returnDescription - Apollo replica with Jool V Rocket, CSM and LanderThread - http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/28073-0-19-Munbug-V-Now-80-more-Apollo!-New-Jool-V-Rocket-New-CM-New-Lander!?p=343648#post343648Craft - Dunebug IICrew - 3Capability - Duna landing and returnDescription - Interplanetary ship with separate CSM, lander and open top buggyThread - http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/26206-0-19-Dunebug-II-Duna-Return-separate-CM-Lander-Open-Top-Buggy-New-Design!Craft - Duna-LK1Crew - 1Capability - Duna landing and returnDescription - Interplanetary ship with separate CSM, lander and micro buggyThread - http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/26781-0-9-Duna-LK1-%28yes-Duna!%29-Soyuz-inspired-Duna-return-CM-Lander-and-micro-buggy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Lazarus Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Laz. Corp prouldy presents a crew vehicle for standard orbital and spacestationdutys: the DragonflyFeatures:-completly stock-around 60 Parts-12 ton -3 Kerbal Crew-enough Monopropellant for extensive manovering-detachable heatshild for reentry-antennas for communication-searchlight for docking-able to reach 150Km Kerbin Orbit (and higher with using Dragonfly mainengine)-Tanis II rocket with LES for lunch into Orbit. (complete debris free!)-the Dragonfly - Tanis II system has 156 PartsActiongroups:ABORT - will fire LES and decouple Capsule, Shutdown of Tanis EnginesGroup 1 - activate Solarpanels and AntennasGroup 2 - open DockingportshildGroup 0 - after emergency escape with LES, decoupling LES and open parachute(i have my groups on num-block)download:-> Dragonfly - Tanis II <- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusTurbo Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) After some extensive testing, I've managed to get my new and improved Soyuz into working order. Separation of the boosters is now a bit more treacherous, but I think I've managed to get it working through the use of Sepratrons to push them outward. It isn't perfect, but I was hoping to get some feedback on that issue. Warning: This craft has 411(!) parts. Be patient. After the boosters separate, things get better.Obligatory images:In the VABLifting offPost-separation (struts added to prevent wobble)2nd stageIn orbit (still no solar panels, but there are some in the .craft file!). At this point, there is plenty of fuel and RCS to do orbital maneuvers and rendezvous (and deorbit). Craft:https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6472509/Soyuz%20(MR).craftAction Groups:1 - Close intakes (they're purely for decoration!)2 - Lock gimbals on boosters and radial engines3 - Open solar panelsAbort - Hit backspace to activate the launch escape tower, then quickly hit 0 (zero) to jettison the orbital section and open the chutes.Credit to Darth Lazarus for inspiration! Edited May 21, 2013 by GusTurbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iDan122 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) This incredible aero-spacecraft can reach orbit easily, has an operating ceiling of 26km(atmospheric flight), has a great design and most importantly-is efficient and STOCK!It comes in different variants for any of your needs:RavenXThis is the very fist one built. It is not modified, it is the original craft. Propulsion: 1 Aerospike, 2 jet enginesPurpose-deliver 1 kerbal to orbit and back.DOWNLOAD-> https://www.dropbox.com/s/jjplps7xcs20xmj/Raven.craftRavenLThis is the Launcher variant. It comes with an adapter on its back and a decoupler. Comes with free satellite.Propulsion: 1 Aerospike, 2 jet enginesPurpose-launch payloads into LKO, possibly other planets/moons.DOWNLOAD-> https://www.dropbox.com/s/s3u04ygcuc733jv/RavenL.craftRavenDThis is the Dockable variant. It has an inline docking adapter for docking.Docking with it is very easy, the RCS placement is almost perfect.Propulsion: 1 Aerospike, 2 jet enginesPurpose-dock with other spacecraft/stations.DOWNLOAD-> https://www.dropbox.com/s/cpa0vj9n9vyh45d/RavenD.craftAll variants are stock, have an ASAS unit, an avionics computer, 6 Ram air intakes and 200 units of RCS.1-toggle solar panels2-toggle jet engines3-toggle aerospike engine4-toggle air intakes(they create drag if not closed) Edited May 21, 2013 by iDan122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iDan122 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Do not mind this comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derref Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Mun Base Centipede Roverhttp://www./download/6ghf6ukfj1hcvpk/Jeb's_rc_funtime%2Bcrazyrocket.crafthttp://www./download/ulo0i13dg7fkix7/Jeb's_Science_Vessle_%2B_Rocket.crafthttp://www./download/7ydkpl7u3bq8e6y/Mun_Base_lander_module_AND_ROCKE.craftDocking ports may need tweaking, can get them both to connect on the ground on kerbin, but the Mun is a different story. Happy Flying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerdboy64 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) I have a couple of interesting plane designs for 0.20 (craft files are in the linked threads):Kerbwith Swallow - open-topped biplane using Kerbal seat as cockpit:http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/31102-Kerbwith-Swallow-Open-topped-BiplaneJ-30 Heron - 19-Kerbal (16 passengers + 3 crew) airliner using Kerbal seats:http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/31667-J-30-Heron-16-passenger-Jet-Airliner-Using-Kerbal-Seats Edited May 25, 2013 by nerdboy64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M5000 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I'd like to submit my all-stock Soyuz replica.Name: Yoonyte-I (Soyuz TMA-M Lookalike/Workalike) (Pronounced Unite-I, since "Soyuz" is Russian for "Unity".)Craft file: HEREFeatures good or bad:-345 Parts-Looks close to a real-life Soyuz rocket and capsule-3 man descent module-3 man orbital module-Unmanned support module-Easily achieves a 100Km circular orbit with tons of fuel left in the orbital insertion stage (usually about 80-90% if done right), and the capsule itself with full tanks-Easy to fly (the entire main rocket is controlled by only four LV-T45 engine gimbals, so turning is slow and smooth)-Leaves 10 pieces of debris in orbit under normal operationPictures: Imgur album here with more pictures.Forum thread here.Hope you all like it, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stjimmy149 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) Name: F/A-75B RavenclawType: Fighter JetMax Altitude: 26000mFlameout Altitude: 22000m<>23000mScreenshots: http://www./download/xszhwpdczwd5p3h/Screenshots.zipDownload Link: http://www./download/8e4ahd6q22m2ob1/F_A-75_B_Ravenclaw.craftPs. How do you link via Spoiler tags??? Edited June 2, 2013 by stjimmy149 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas0n Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Name: F/A-75B RavenclawType: Fighter JetMax Altitude: 26000mFlameout Altitude: 22000m<>23000mDownload Link: http://www./download/8e4ahd6q22m2ob1/F_A-75_B_Ravenclaw.craftPicture?(10 character limit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy3 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Heres Thunderbird 5, from the awesome tv show, thunderbirds:Download Linkhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/ub2yb0m8nlxt3b7/ThunderBird5.zipScreenshot(The ship in the back ground is Thunderbird 3, coming over to dock with thunderbird 5, if you want this go here http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/33051-Stock-Thunderbirds%21 )http://i.imgur.com/rtP1JwD.jpgThunderbird 5 is a space station. Thunderbird 3, and pretty much anything else can dock with it if you Design something right- The docking port is inside the mouth of the ship. It can hold 12 kerbals i think, and it has spacious interiors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaster Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) My first attempt at a Single Stage to Orbit rocket was a success.......however, it's back to the drawing board... Edited July 24, 2013 by Blaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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