EndlessWaves Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 I've given you a joint minimalist award but included remaining fuel in the listings as well.Also, proof of concept of lifting heavier weights using wings, in this case 30 tons on an aerospike that gets off the ground with a thrust to weight ratio of 0.88<iframe class="imgur-album" width="100%" height="550" frameborder="0" src="http://imgur.com/a/3I65W/embed"></iframe>[ATTACH]34975[/ATTACH] (stock only download)While understanding the efficiency issues to make a craft smaller than 7.5 tons may be difficult this method should allow over 150-160 tons to be lifted on a single engine if anyone fancies a go at the other end of the scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_rolo1 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Tha can prove interesting for Duna and back Both Duna and Kerbin have atmospheres, so the wings could help in both takeoffs ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antbin Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) proof of concept of lifting heavier weights using wingsThe minimalist award might still be beatable, depending whether a takeoff skid counts towards the launch weight. I almost got a 7.11 ton 5x200L craft into orbit with the small LV-909 engine.<iframe class="imgur-album" width="100%" height="550" frameborder="0" src="http://imgur.com/a/T7W9t/embed"></iframe> Edited October 19, 2012 by antbin why imgur-album no work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Climberfx Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 This is in?https://www.dropbox.com/s/8z4vavx4rwvu78k/Dragon.craft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal_vager Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I think it's time this challenge was redone Climber, so this thread can rest in piece, how about you make the new one for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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