Koca Cola Kompany Space Shuttle

[creederTh]

Following the commercialization of the space program, Koca Cola, the wealthiest soft drinks company on Kerbin have unveiled their first space ship- the Kola Shuttle. This space shuttle features a fully-functioning cargo bay, as well as a docking port on the nose and behind the cockpit.

Download Link: http://www./download/of5xx30mpc0wcna/Kola_Shuttle_II.craft

Despite what you can see on the video, it is possible to land, but be warned, if you pull up too hard it will flip backwards and (probably) crash.

Controls:

1,2,3,4- Control the stabilization thrusters on the external tank, use them whenever the shuttle starts to pitch back.

7- deploy parachute, use to slow yourself if you are going to overshoot the runway.

8- cut parachute, it is advised to use before the prarachute fully deploys

9- toggles main take-off engines (this must be used once the external tank is disconnected)

0- toggles the docking port on the nose

Side Notes:

-Subassembly loader is recommended when putting cargo into the cargo bay

-Cut off fuel flow for the Mk3 to Mk2 adapter before launch

-When burning the 2 shuttle engines in space, the shuttle will pitch up or down, depending on fuel levels/cargo

-Aim for a steep entry angle on the runway to retain airspeed

Re-entry Instructions (will vary depending on orbital altitude):

Start burning retrograde here...

...Until your trajectory looks like this

Edited June 1, 2013 by creederTh

[creederTh]

New Update!

Engines have been adjusted and more fuel has been added to the external tank, so the shuttle can carry heavier payloads.

The shuttle is also capable of visiting the Mun (after a quick fill-up of the fuel tanks)...