hello to all im not sure but i think im on to something

[CrazyJeb]

i was wondering how small SSTO planes usually get? i got one down to 15 parts! have you seen a smaller SSTO space plane takeoff from the runway with three wheels?

and also wanted to say thanks to the Dev's who have made this game what it is... i love a good space sim

i was hoping to set a challenge here on the forum about getting into orbit with a SSTO carrying a payload then going to Mun to drop off the payload in Munnar orbit and coming back to KSC runway using the least amount of parts/weight possible,carrying the smallest amount of fuel/air intakes possible and flying with kerbal power not a probe body... but im not sure how to set the limits on part count and maximum weight as well as other rules that im sure would be good to implement and am looking for ideas/help

thing is im not to experienced with SSTO's design other than my own so i need input on a few things concerning SSTO Design also im wondering if anyone has seen small SSTO's pop up like these before?

i have put together a 20 part SSTO that can get to Mun and back with enough left to land and im wondering if anyone has seen a SSTO plane put together with less part's i know i can put a 15 part SSTO into orbit but without ASAS and only one intake so its a bit rough getting up i also have a 25 part SSTI(interplanetary) that works well and can also take off and land twice(getting into orbit) at the KSC without refuel and it does have a docking port for refueling and or small payloads

i do not use any mods or the Dev debugging menu i only have my skill at design to blame for these works of art oh and i was also wondering if intakes have gotten nerfed at all in the 0.20 update?

thanks for reading and i hope some help will come from this long post

Regards

Jeb "Fly crazy!":cool:

[Francesco]

let's see that SSTO!

[CrazyJeb]

let's see that SSTO!

yes lol. thats it but only after my SSTO/SSTI challenge that will be posted as soon as i can get some input

looks like i coined the phrase SSTI or at least it didn't come up when i searched for it

i wonder can i really be onto a simple design that works better then all these big complex ones im seeing?

i always make a point of trying for few parts due to my very old computer... but hay it worked out i guess lol.

i am also in the process of filming/editing my first youtube video where i pay tribute to 0.20 by flying to Mun to plant a flag with only a 20 part plane(one stage nothing left behind) and make it back to the runway in time for supper

when that's done ill release my first SSTO for download and then make another video showing the 15 part craft performing in my SSTO how low can you go challenge until then you will just have to believe me or not im here to get input and say hello

that reminds me... if anyone wants to help out organizing or judging my challenge please send me a PM with some things about yourself and why you think you would be a good SSTO judge or what you could do to help me organize/plane this challenge right

please let me know through a PM[not in this thread] if you are interested and thanks again for reading

Regards

Jeb

[kerbalcracker]

Hmmm... I would be lying if i said I wasn't intrigued. I just tried to make an SSTO with bare minimum parts. I even removed the landing gear and tried to use a parachute to land the thing during testing, but at least one engine always broke off. I am eagerly awaiting this mysterious SSTO...