What's the best way to Recreate KSP2's Nuclear Engines?

[stephensmat]

I was looking back through some old missions I've done, and came across this one from KSP2.

This was my 'late stage' method. Basically, I had XXL Hydrogen tanks with Nuclear Engines, and used them as 'Drive Sections' for my craft, moving them out from Kerbin. They were so efficient that I thousands of DV left over, no matter what my trip was.

Of all the things I miss from KSP2, the 'late stage ease' thanks to this configuration ranks about the middle, but I've put in enough work on my current game that I'd like the interplanetary transfer stage to be easier.

Is there a mod that recreates the XXL Hydrogen tanks and Swerve engines with the kind of TWR and efficiency of KSP2?

[Gargamel]

Moved to Mod Discussion

 

[OldMold]

I haven't played KSP2 but have you explored this mod? Lots of nuclear options.

 

[JadeOfMaar]

On 8/13/2024 at 11:02 PM, stephensmat said:

XXL Hydrogen tanks with Nuclear Engines

The engine type you are looking for is gas core nuclear thermal. Kerbal Atomics (linked above) is the best choice of mods for all the NTR variety you can hope for and has been around before KSP2. The CryoTanks mod (also from Nertea) has an XXL hydrogen tank.

On 8/13/2024 at 11:02 PM, stephensmat said:

They were so efficient that

Actually no. That specific engine was rather short on Isp for what it was advertised as.