A mobile cruise missile launcher for e.g. 'debris control'

[Kuudes]

Hi, I'm new here at KSP forums,

It's not pretty and it's probably not new either but since I found it fun to play with, I decided to show it here.

In the image, crafts in other pictures than the "launcher" have hade some minor adjustments done.

The .carft file can be donwloaded from box.net (URL below).

https://www.box.com/s/j8v282jup6t5pb05gki8

Usage in KSP:

Drive to a fire station, set throttle to 3/4 and enable SAS. Set next stage to launch. Unstable to steer while on solid rocket stage. Once solid rocket stage is left with 1/3 fuel, set next stage to warm up jet engine and finally set next stage to enter cruise/terminal stage.

Note that the terminal stage is likely unstable to steer once more than 1/5 fuel has been used. No kerbals has been used in testing of this product!

[jaredkzr]

Hey that's pretty cool! I've also made some missile designs for ,erm, 'debris control'.

The 2-stage design is actually really neat as is the launcher system.

[Kuudes]

Thank you.

A problem with these kinds of debris controls systems is that at the end of the day they tend to create more debris than they remove

[MalfunctionM1Ke]

Thank you.

A problem with these kinds of debris controls systems is that at the end of the day they tend to create more debris than they remove

Yeah, but when Space around you is getting full of bits and pieces of debris it turns in a homogene "Plastic-Fuel-Metal"-Sphere around the Planet which you can mine again

[MrTaxman]

What is the maximum height on your cruise missile? Is it only a ground-based debris killer? (as the jet engine strongly suggests to me)

Yeah, but when Space around you is getting full of bits and pieces of debris it turns in a homogene "Plastic-Fuel-Metal"-Sphere around the Planet which you can mine again

Kessler syndrome to the max!

[Kuudes]

What is the maximum height on your cruise missile? Is it only a ground-based debris killer? (as the jet engine strongly suggests to me)

Yes, it is only for ground-based debris. Definitely warranty void if used in space or under water. Possible to score air targets if birds are sucked into the jet engine.

[MrTaxman]

Possible to score air targets if birds are sucked into the jet engine.

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