super-heavy lift rocket with stock parts?

[deepspacecreeper]

hello, does anyone have a design for a super-heavy lift rocket that could lift a 100 ton payload into low kerbin orbit with some fuel to spare for rendezvous with a space station in a 122 km orbit?

[Captain Sierra]

No, but I have something that is close to stock that might give you ideas.

Asparagus staged. This one is cluster staged with clusters 50% stronger than mainsails.

[The Spacemonkey]

In other words, it's the Lag Machine.

[Moar Boosters]

Super heavy you say?

[doggie015]

I have a craft with 100 ton to LKO capacity that is much simpler: https://mega.co.nz/#!ec1ghD5I!bO3iXmys8k7iFR-pZ5eLqVIiueMNJdUat9UVyWJ8SsA

[allmhuran]

See below (in my signature) for assistance. Following the 750 ton launch video on my channel is another video with some basic instructions on how to do it.

[Awass]

Super heavy you say?

Did this actually work?

[arq]

Just make a 100t payload and add about 600t of asparagus boosters while maintaining a TWR around 1.7-2.2, it should make it to LKO just fine, if not with some spare.

[Temstar]

100 tons to 122km? Nova is designed to lift 110 tons to 75km orbit, so it's probably close, are you able to use some delta-V on the payload?

Alternatively just use Supernova:

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/33381-0-20-2-Zenith-rocket-family-%28modernised-for-0-20-x-with-perfect-subassembly%29

[Arendey]

- The Hercules 9 can bring a payload of 375 Tons to 122KM (about 9 orange tanks) this image shows the MkIIb with a lower parts count (769 at launch): http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/50985-The-Hercules-9-Mk-IIa!-This-puppy-will-bring-about-9-2-orange-tanks-to-a-90KM-orbit

- But if 100 Tons is all you need I suggest the Tiny Titan, it'll bring about 169 tons to 122KM (450 parts at launch): http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/51117-The-Tiny-Titan-Medium-Tanker-%284-orange-tanks-to-LKO%29-%29?p=667613#post667613

- I have a third tanker that's meant to bring 2 tanks that can be detached and towed if desired, with plenty of fuel to spare in the launch system, The Minotaur (330 parts at launch): http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/51994-The-Minotaur-class-X-Light-fuel-launcher-%28with-tank-tug%29

Also all my projects are cross linked at the bottom of each presentation.

The Hercules 9 MkIIb:

The Tiny Titan:

The Minotaur:

Edited October 10, 2013 by Arendey

[Nephf]

Super heavy you say?

Laythe-and-return-rocket?

[Moar Boosters]

Laythe-and-return-rocket?

Tylo.

Could do Laythe as well.

[Mecha Pants]

I have a heavy lifter over in the stock repository, Spaceport link here.

It's old and somewhat prone to random unplanned dissasembly if flown aggressively, but it'll move 100t with fuel to spare for orbital maneuvers.

Edit: After looking at it for the first time in a more than month, I'm ashamed of the hideous strut work on this rocket. I'll build a cleaner one today I think.

Edited October 10, 2013 by Mecha Pants

[Giggleplex777]

The Munshine X should be able to get about 108 tons to 75km orbit but you can use a small tug to bring it up higher.

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/49226-EXPANDED-Munshine-Launcher-Family-10-100-tons-to-orbit!

[eagle92lightning]

On ‎10‎/‎9‎/‎2013 at 11:09 PM, Moar Boosters said:

Super heavy you say?

Moar Boosters sure does add a lot of boosters

[Gilph]

Lifters are easy to find with a basic search, especially on Kerbakx.  Supernova, listed above, is a fine option.  I use Kestrel (3 versions), because adding or subtracting fuel tanks in the center will solve 100% of my lifting needs.  Only potential issue is if you are in career mode and have not unlocked the heavier parts.