Buran Space Shuttle

[creederTh]

This is my 100% stock version of the Buran shuttle (The only difference being that it has 5 engines on the launch stage instead of 4). It has 4 liquid-fueled detachable boosters on the ascent stage, and the shuttle has a jet engine to increase the re-entry and landing range. Recommended for experienced players only.

Download the .craft file: http://www./download/e2ccnfd28005jx2/Buran_Orbiter.craft

UPDATE: I changed the stabilization rockets around, so the staging makes more sense and is easier to control.

Action Groups:

1,2,3,4- fires stabilization rockets

7- toggles the maneuvering rockets on the shuttle

8- toggles the jet engine (use if you are short of the runway)

9- delpoys the parachute (use as a drogue to slow yourself)

0- cuts parachute

Ascent instructions:

Close landing gear, activate ASAS and disable fuel flow for the Mk3 to Mk2 adapter.

Full throttle, lift off! (the sound will be buggy; too many rockets)

Keep an eye on the pitch indicator, when it stays at the bottom, or if the shuttle begin to pitch back, press 1 to activate the stabilization rocket.

Press 2 to activate the next rocket before it pitches back again.

If you have heavy cargo, you will need to activate the 3rd set of stabilization rockets (3)

Once the boosters run out, detach immediately and deactivate any stabilization rockets that are active.

Begin gravity turn.

As you slowly pitch back, use the stabilization rockets to keep the rocket on course.

Once the main ascent stage has run out, detach the launcher and use RCS to push yourself away.

Activate the next stage and complete your orbit.

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

Start your de-orbit burn here:

Get the trajectory to look like this:

Have fun , and if you could leave feedback it would be appreciated.

Edited June 5, 2013 by creederTh

[Sbowyer28]

You sir have just won KSP

[Francesco]

more screenshots please?

[creederTh]

more screenshots please?

Here you go

[Febin]

Nice, might try this later

[RobbazIsKing]

Very nice and sleek downloading now!!!

[creederTh]

New booster design!

[astropapi1]

Is that a Coca Cola flag?

[creederTh]

Is that a Coca Cola flag?

I think you mean *Koca Cola , it's the kerbals' favourite soft drink!