.cfg boo-boo. (strange rocket design)

[kahlzun]

I am trying to modify the TurboJet engine to radially attach to a fuel tank, because I've worked out they are an effective replacement for a SRB.

I made a copy of the 'stock' Turbojet, and updated it with bits from the small SRB .config (the bits that allowed radial mounting).

Then things got weird:

WHAT HAS SCIENCE DONE??

BEHOLD! The HALO rocket!

I know what you're asking yourself: Will it fly?

It flies quite well. (for about 40s, needs some control surfaces methinks)

Edited October 13, 2012 by sal_vager

[sal_vager]

I just want to be the first to say, congrats for beating physics, and, can we have the craft file?

[EDF]

WHAT HAS SCIENCE DONE??

10/10 laughed hard

[kahlzun]

Sure thing!

Here's the modified part:

http://www./?2ydav5d9orlxhac

(extract the folder "turboFanEngine_side" to your parts folder)

and here's the 'rocket'.

http://www./?29wgh2df21iss2n

It is pretty ridiculous, overheats after about 30s at full throttle, and if you turn too hard launches the engines every which way like a cluster bomb.

but, it flies. IT FLIES IN THE FACE OF REASON ITSELF!

(oh, and you need Mechjeb, obviously)

[EDIT: Looks like the file I uploaded was a later one where some control surfaces were added. Take them off for the first run- it flies better without them, bizarrely)

Edited October 13, 2012 by kahlzun
oops

[kahlzun]

(note that this was not originally intended as a Spacecraft Design thread, just a 'omg oops' post, so move if needed.)

[sal_vager]

Thanks for the files kahlzun, and okay I'll move it

[The Destroyer]

Wow. You sir, have just broke physics itself.

[Trytogettothemun]

You sir are awesome:D

[Rokker]

... nope, i dont see anything wrong with it.