K-33 Venture Star

[Rune]

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:

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Rune. I forgot who inspired this, so if he wants the credit he'll have to speak up