Harrier VTOL (Updated to 0.23.5)

[iDan122]

I might make a new version too.....

[Leatherneck]

Please read the title, it says STOCK CRAFT quite clearly, anyway making it with mods would have been easy peasy, but doing it stock is more of a challenge. Btw guys the Harrier got featured on KSPTV!

http://www.twitch.tv/ksptv/b/475343481

I'm aware of what the title says.

NO fully functional, I am not a cosmetologist, I only like functional things...

But you posted this when I asked if the weapon version was stock or not. Your words, not mine. So, since that reply was about as clear as mud, I asked for clarification.

[iDan122]

I'm aware of what the title says.

But you posted this when I asked if the weapon version was stock or not. Your words, not mine. So, since that reply was about as clear as mud, I asked for clarification.

Alright, let me make myself clear again:

The plane is fully stock ,the weapons are stock, they actually work. They shoot or drop in case of the bombs.

Edited November 1, 2013 by iDan122
Wait, why does the thread now have 3 stars? Leatherneck I'm looking at you...

[RocketscientistV]

Now make a naval variant.

[iDan122]

Now make a naval variant.

Isn't it already naval? I know there are thousand of modifs but how exactly do I make it naval?

[zekes]

good job Idan, my three VTOLs all have too much wing, and fly well but are ugly well done sir. I love the weapons.

[Leatherneck]

Now make a naval variant.

Harriers are already naval.

[iDan122]

Added a poll, you can vote for your wanted feature.

[zekes]

Basically the only thing i don't like is when you come in too fast for vertical landing, and you pitch backwards, it tends to be very sluggish. Perhaps another SAS pod will help with this problem

[RocketscientistV]

Isn't it already naval? I know there are thousand of modifs but how exactly do I make it naval?

Add a docking port underneath it and make a boat for it.

[camulus777]

Hey is this one going in the airshow? Ive got a french Rafale, a Mig-17, an F-35 and many others that people are showing off in it. You get full credit for the design.

[zekes]

Hey is this one going in the airshow? Ive got a french Rafale, a Mig-17, an F-35 and many others that people are showing off in it. You get full credit for the design.

yep it is along with Brobel's X-8 dream carrier and either my FRAK-1 or Mig-17

[camulus777]

Thought you had a mig-19

[zekes]

Mig-17

[iDan122]

What is this airshow you are talking of?

[iDan122]

I reviewed the poll and will start fine-tuning the Harrier as soon as I can, thanks for giving your opinion guys!

[iDan122]

Updated!

What's new:

Steerable landing gear

Tweaked control surfaces

Minor adjustments

[iDan122]

I might as well add lights to it soon, or better weapons.

[DaRocketCat]

Ejection systems are easy peasy: decoupler + separatrons + chute.

[Castille7]

The legendary Harrier jumpjet is brought into KSP!

http://i.imgur.com/JJnes8i.png

Here is a video:

http://youtu.be/7_2dXreLt-k

http://i.imgur.com/RKumu1w.png

http://i.imgur.com/2nFqk5M.png

This marvelous machine can do VTOL/STOVL operations as well as conventional flight.

The craft is powered by 2 Rolls-Royce horizontal engines and 1 vertical basic kebal jet engine.

Here is the military version with 2 bombs, 2 heavy missiles and 2 cruise missiles:

http://i.imgur.com/UPUg3AR.png

http://i.imgur.com/vH3Kegl.png

http://i.imgur.com/e8CsnSv.png

How to fly:

VTOL:

Activate vertical engine, full throttle to increase altitude, 2/3 of thrust is for hover, 1.2/3 for landing.

CTOL:

Activate horizontal engines, full throttle and pitch back.

STOVL:

Activate all engines and pull back.

Action groups:

1-Toggle horizontal engines

2-Toggle VTOL engine

Product comes with ladder.

100% ease of control and stability.

Downloads:

Standard Variant

Weaponised

Property of Zokesia Skunkworks.

I like your craft and your video proves it flies and handles well too!

[iDan122]

Thanks, I might as well pop in an escape system. Only challenge is to carefully extract the cockpit and place it back with the hidden wing surfaces inside.

[5K3373R]

Awesome, the plane looks really cool, I think I did a good job:

In the SPH

In VTOL mode

In horizontal flight mode

The plane is still maneuverable, but it could have a better turning circle (like yours).

I built the plane in 0.22, but the first iteration was uncontrollable and had 5 Rockomax 24-77 engines as VTOL engines. I sent the craft.file to Mareczex333 so he can fix it, then it was flying pretty fine.

The second iteration (the one in the pictures) has 2 jet engines as VTOL instead of those Rockomax engines.

I can give you download link for the aircraft: https://www./?a74449ohhj1az0h

Action Groups:

1 = Horizontal Engines

2 = VTOL Engines

Edited April 15, 2014 by 5K3373R

[iDan122]

Awesome, the plane looks really cool, but I think I did a better job:

In the SPH

http://i.imgur.com/RhC445E.png

In VTOL mode

http://i.imgur.com/Lrygv8h.png

In horizontal flight mode

http://i.imgur.com/5CDLmjg.png

The plane is still maneuverable, but it could have a better turning circle (like yours).

I built the plane in 0.22, but the first iteration was uncontrollable and had 5 Rockomax 24-77 engines as VTOL engines. I sent the craft.file to Mareczex333 so he can fix it, then it was flying pretty fine.

The second iteration (the one in the pictures) has 2 jet engines as VTOL instead of those Rockomax engines.

I can give you download link for the aircraft: https://www./?a74449ohhj1az0h

Action Groups:

1 = Horizontal Engines

2 = VTOL Engines

Oh yes I remember that vid where he fixed your harrier. I used the rocket engines for VTOL on one of my SSTO's and realized they suck up too much fuel, so I decided to stick with a jet engine. Your Harrier is a bit out of proportion from the real one, also it is a bit ugly and is a bit too heavy and requires MOAR FUEL and ENGINES. But hey, nice job for someone as new as you, keep up the work, you'll gain experience in time. My first aircraft could barely fly and I was terrible at VTOLs, then I learned how KSP aero works!

But hey, nice work anyway, for someone as new as

[Sylon00]

I just tried to use your Harrier but ran into a problem. The load popup wouldn't work in the SPH. As soon as I removed the craft file the popup would work again. I'm sure I'm probably doing something wrong, but it was very weird.

[iDan122]

I just tried to use your Harrier but ran into a problem. The load popup wouldn't work in the SPH. As soon as I removed the craft file the popup would work again. I'm sure I'm probably doing something wrong, but it was very weird.

Just download the .craft file and put in in your KSP folder>saves>(name of save)>ships>SPH