SSTOs! Post your pictures here~

[inigma]

Why won't you work!

http://i.imgur.com/XC8TzJL.png?1

Heh... people wondered why I spent 6 man-hours fiddling with Protons I-III's landing legs.

The Proton II.e was notorious for its front leg's susceptibility to igniting the Proton's antimatter reserves when undergoing a field repair:

Edited January 5, 2014 by inigma

[Deadweasel]

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[TD]IPEV Voyager embarked on its maiden voyage last week, kicking off the long-term Jool system research mission. Voyager took up its parking orbit about Kerbin shortly after completing its shakedown maneuvers. Crewed by Bill, Bob and of course Jeb, the massive ship entered standby mode for the next four days to await arrival of the mission's dropship and research crew.

Crew shuttle Arclight took to the skies as Voyager's first supply flight, testing a new fast orbit drive assembly in the process.

Though Voyager wasn't built specifically to accommodate Arclight's design, it does have docking facilities that offer safe clearance for the shuttle, at least until the rest of the Jool mission's ground equipment arrives. After that point, smaller orbital shuttle pods will be used to deliver the rest of the crew complement.

With Arclight's systems fully tested and operational, the co-pilot transferred to Voyager as the mission's first research specialist.

The shuttle then departed immediately to return to the KSC.

However, the Jool mission's start was marred by tragedy. While the return flight proceeded almost completely flawlessly...

...it turned out there was an unforeseen problem with Arclight's braking system. Kirzon Kerman was killed an instant after engaging the airbrakes upon landing. :'(

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[9t3ndo]

now das cool

put a small docking port on it and submit it to SSI.

[Spartwo]

Heh... people wondered why I spent 6 man-hours fiddling with Protons I-III's landing legs.

The Proton II.e was notorious for its front leg's susceptibility to igniting the Proton's antimatter reserves when undergoing a field repair:

It wouldn't be so bad if it never worked but it used to get to minmus.

Edited January 6, 2014 by Spartwo

[Devinci]

With the new engine I can start making more SSTOs!!

The first image is my best ssto so far and the tiniest. It had 1523m/s delta V after achieving a 100km orbit. Try making it out!

My launch profile:

0 - 10000m = 55 degrees pitch

10000 - 15000m = 35 degrees pitch

15000 - 20000m = 25 degrees pitch

>20000m = 10 to 20 degrees pitch

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I have a question: Has anyone ever been able to send 100 ton payload into orbit using SSTO? I have been trying but it's almost impossible just like this (Shuttles;):

Edited January 6, 2014 by Devinci

[KissSh0t]

With the new engine I can start making more SSTOs!!

The first image is my best ssto so far and the tiniest. It had 1523m/s delta V after achieving a 100km orbit. Try making it out!

My launch profile:

0 - 10000m = 55 degrees pitch

10000 - 15000m = 35 degrees pitch

15000 - 20000m = 25 degrees pitch

>20000m = 10 to 20 degrees pitch

http://imageshack.com/a/img32/4517/sn18.png

http://imageshack.com/a/img10/7325/f35p.png

http://imageshack.com/a/img560/517/1vm4.png

https://imageshack.com/i/mhgdjdp

http://imageshack.com/a/img547/2460/8afx.png

https://imageshack.com/i/5bq3vdp

http://imageshack.com/a/img809/9180/gdjd.png

http://imageshack.com/a/img607/4159/8zlk.png

http://imageshack.com/a/img580/6474/67ff.png

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I have a question: Has anyone ever been able to send 100 ton payload into orbit using SSTO? I have been trying but it's almost impossible just like this (Shuttles;):

http://imageshack.com/a/img9/137/l129.png

http://imageshack.com/a/img10/6386/8r9m.png

@Devinci

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!.... WHAT THE HECK.. YOU CRAZY PERSON.

[inigma]

Sometimes you hit upon an amazing idea...and then sometimes it's a series of amazing ideas that turns into a grand slam :

Be inspired.

Edited January 6, 2014 by inigma

[Devinci]

Hahaha! You should go crazy in KSP!!!

[deadelitezealot]

my ssto docked and another ssto reached the mun after refueling at the spacestation

[Captain Sierra]

So I've been focusing on the jet ascent phase of the ascent profile lately. Unfortunately, this aircraft doesn't have the rocket thrust to go anywhere once I run outa air. THe jet engines overpower the rocket. That said, it becomes very uncontrollable at higher altitudes, not wanting to pitch up and hold attitude. Not sure why as this seems more like a bug rather than a plane design issue (still testing the bug part).

[inigma]

So I've been focusing on the jet ascent phase of the ascent profile lately. Unfortunately, this aircraft doesn't have the rocket thrust to go anywhere once I run outa air. THe jet engines overpower the rocket. That said, it becomes very uncontrollable at higher altitudes, not wanting to pitch up and hold attitude. Not sure why as this seems more like a bug rather than a plane design issue (still testing the bug part).

http://imageshack.com/a/img138/9749/hqii.png

http://imageshack.com/a/img713/8383/ofew.png

http://imageshack.com/a/img31/8303/h8lt.png

Try reducing wing area. Use tail fins for the outboard wings instead.

Your drag may be overcoming your lift at higher altitudes.

[SofusRud]

Here is my Thunderlane Mk-3

Why yes it is a subassembly

here is the page for it: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/65174-Thunderlane-Mk-3-the-cargo-SSTO

And the DL: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3ytef2acc8...e%20Mk-3.craft

[Devinci]

100 Ton Payload SSTO work in progress Tanks are empty!!!

This one just went in orbit successfuly

[KissSh0t]

@Devinci

That last one.. I quite like that, that is a nice shape. I'm always impressed by anyone that can make Big Red SSTO's.

[deadelitezealot]

enouygh to make orbit and return and deploy small ion engine satelitte

[Cupcake...]

Hey All,
I couldn't resist giving you a sneak preview of the Equinox an advanced twin engine, long range VTOL cruiser built as a replacement for the Barracuda. This vessel is capable of return journeys to Laythe, how nice!



Even the tanker fleets been overhauled with not just one but two new tankers!



One of which is even able to reload drop tanks for a truly re-usable space program.



Coming soon to a dropship dealership near you.

Cupcake...

Edited January 10, 2014 by Cupcake...

[John FX]

I made this one that I like to call `The Lawn Dart`. Not because of how it looks, more for how it flies. Don`t let the nose drop before you have your speed up or you will never get it back up...

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[Meithan]

Here's my first try at an SSTO, using the new R.A.P.I.E.R. engine. After a few tries I managed to reach orbit and dock with my space station. Then I returned to Kerbin and landed at the KSC runway under powered flight.

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[Overfloater]

Still keep failing at Laythe-And-Back trips.

I tested my interplanetary 8+3 crew plane...

...And got the three guys stranded on Laythe with barely enough fuel to make orbit.

So I designed a plane specifically for rescuing those goons ;p with less cockpit weight, just one hitchhiker module, no RCS and of-course MOAR fuel:

Night landing...darn...

And it also failed, It could reach only halfway back to earth, so I travelled back in time with 'F9'. dang it! At least for the 3rd mission I still need no more than 1 hitchhiker module )

Already working on the next one, 3rd time lucky.

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No mods or cheat codes were used here... ;P but maybe I could use one of those info-mods :S

Edited January 10, 2014 by Overfloater

[Kokanee]

This is not a unique craft, but my first successful SSTO plane;

I designed and built it to test out my WIP SCRAMJET engines;

Now onto a version that can carry cargo/more kerbals... this one had a good amount of fuel left over after reentry and landing, so hopefully will not take too much tweaking.

[Spartwo]

So I thought could I make this smaller?

The answer was yes.

It's smaller by quite a bit.

Edited January 11, 2014 by Spartwo

[Silverchain]

Craft file: Aeris 3H Training SSTO

This heavily modified version of the stock Aeris 3a plane is turbojet powered and carries a pair of 48-7S engines for spaceplane operations.

Like the Aeris 3a it is very easy (and forgiving!) to fly and to land, only much faster and more versatile. Additionally, it has an emergency parachute.

Aeris 3H First Rule of Flying in orbit above Kerbin.

There's just enough fuel for a Munar flyby.

By luck, the return took the First Rule of Flying almost directly over KSC.

Safe and sound!

[KissSh0t]

Still keep failing at Laythe-And-Back trips.

I tested my interplanetary 8+3 crew plane...

http://i.imgur.com/deOaqTZ.png

http://i.imgur.com/PiwRTRJ.png

http://i.imgur.com/RaDdeQe.png

http://i.imgur.com/f6Lp5qs.png

http://i.imgur.com/TjfmgJ0.png

http://i.imgur.com/3xPFzVx.png

...And got the three guys stranded on Laythe with barely enough fuel to make orbit.

So I designed a plane specifically for rescuing those goons ;p with less cockpit weight, just one hitchhiker module, no RCS and of-course MOAR fuel:

http://i.imgur.com/DloU1ij.png

http://i.imgur.com/DCW1KQA.png

http://i.imgur.com/OWmJOzl.png

Night landing...darn...

http://i.imgur.com/l61whAO.png

http://i.imgur.com/lY7bwt1.png

http://i.imgur.com/DOGSo27.png

http://i.imgur.com/9HPDyNh.png

And it also failed, It could reach only halfway back to earth, so I travelled back in time with 'F9'. dang it! At least for the 3rd mission I still need no more than 1 hitchhiker module )

Already working on the next one, 3rd time lucky.

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No mods or cheat codes were used here... ;P but maybe I could use one of those info-mods :S

Perhaps if you can get orbit, then refuel with a probe rocket refueler.. then send them back to Kerbin.

[Commissar]

first SSTO for me. love the SABRE, tried the rapier, but the fuel efficiency is bad, and the rapier has a 33% flameout... it burns oxy before the jets cut out.

I had a helluva time getting it stable with FAR, and still ahve sufficient lift for takeoff at 15% AoA, but it's well worth it. kinda crashed into the runway due to piloting error (was overshooting the ksc runway, should have just gone for the island)

fully fueled, it has a TWR of about 1.8. docking port, battery, RCS fuel, and the mechjeb module are all stashed inside the cargo bay.

[KissSh0t]

SSTO Type 29 Rapier Mk1

Just a simple SSTO based on the new Rapier engines. This is a low part count aircraft so people with less powerful PC’s should find this easier to fly.

No landing image due to me literally flying nose first into the ground xD

Taking screenshots and landing an aircraft is hard okay!!!

*runs away crying*

Craft File » http://www./download/edm9vflc9jaxqni/SSTO+Type+29+Rapier+Mk1.rar