SSTO Heavy Cargo Shuttle "Inquisitor"

[Heretic391]

A huge space shuttle inspired ship. There are a lot of cargo bays to add whatever you want inside. It's capable of landing on the Mun if you're careful to conserve fuel/RCS along the way. This too many long nights to perfect.

It consists of almost all RAPIER engines. Had to tweak the build a lot to reduce drag as previously i couldn't get over 10k altitude. Now it works flawlessly. 

Parts: 288

Engines: About 73...so prepare your computer to turn into an air fryer.

Payload: Haven't tested this yet, but given that we can reach the Mun I'd say about 50 tons + would be fine. Let me know if you do test it. 

Download:  https://kspbuilds.com/build/SSTO-Heavy-Cargo-Shuttle---Inquisitor

Edited March 3, 2024 by Heretic391
Update broken build link.

[Madishmike]

Those top pictures are awesome with all those engines. What a beast!

[Aeolica]

This is not a meanful design. You can't even run it yourself.

Edited January 29, 2024 by Aeolica

[Heretic391]

It can definitely get to orbit with no problem. Any suggestions for improvements? Might update it in the future depending on new parts.

[NexusHelium]

"No... He has gone beyond destroying the universe. He seeks the multiverse alone."

[magnemoe]

I would pull the canard a bit forward, perhaps putting an small fin there too. It kind of look two stages. 

[Fizzlebop Smith]

I only wish I had a system that could put that in orbit... Suttering begins before I ignite the engines.

 

Once the fuel mix starts... the Cosmos are ripped asunder.