Space Shuttle SSTO - 40 ton cargo to LKO, 30% payload fraction [0.21.1]

[antbin]

Presenting the SSTO U-Haul "LT"

• 100% stock
  
• No part clipping (except wings)
  
• Takes off before end of runway (usually)
  
• Strong on landing
  
• Stable on re-entry
  
• Well-behaved flying without ASAS - no "Dutch Roll".
  

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• Part Count = 380 parts
  
• Fully fueled empty weight = 93 tons
  
• Cargo capacity = 40 tons
  
• Cargo bay cross-section = 2x Rockomax units wide, 1 deep
  
• 7 turbojets, 4 LV-T30s, 1 24-77
  

Version 1.0 .craft file [0.21.1]

Example Cargos (use Kerbal Subassembly Manager to load your own orbital craft!):

1. RKEA 40 Ton Space Station (Some Assembly Required)
   
2. 32 Kerb Hitchhiker Hotel (Ready to use, compatible with RKEA JALOPNIK)
   

Flight log Album:

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Edited August 10, 2013 by antbin

[BlazingAngel665]

That is pretty great performance for an SSTO. The RKEA module looks pretty fancy also. I think it would make a cool interplanetary craft in a separate configuration.