The KSR Vertikal - (Relatively) Good-looking and easy-to-fly VTOL - Yak-38 replica

[Save Ferris]

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The Kerbal's Socialist Republic is proud to present its first contribution to the KSP Forums, the KSR Vertikal. This versatile, easy-to-fly Vertical Take-Off and Landing plane comes equipped with enough fuel to consider it a short- to medium-range vessel, and was roughly inspired by the Yak-38. Although there are a few issues with wobbling while landing due to the small area covered by the landing gears, we can assure you that the engineers who instigated these problems are... Silenced. An overall great flyer, President Ferris urges friendly nations to quickly purchase at least a few of these valuable pieces of machinery before they're all gone. Please, buy one. We basically drained the treasury designing this...

Important Craft Information

Part Count: 42

Action Groups:

1: Toggle VTOL Engine

2: Toggle Horizontal Engines

3: Toggle Ladder

The craft is sometimes twitchy while landing and while on lower throttle with the VTOL engine. The Kerbal's Socialist Republic does not recognize the Kerbonational Court, and therefore is not legally responsible for any Kerbal deaths that occur due to the KSR Vertikal.

Creator's Note

I've been playing this game for roughly a year, and have just very recently gotten into spaceplanes. Actually quite satisfied with this, as it is my first really successful VTOL. Be warned, it uses reaction wheels for stability, so if you don't like the 'cheatiness' that comes with using mainly reaction wheels instead of actual wings for stability, then you probably don't want this craft. Of course, it is also a fantastic glider, so decide for yourself if it is cheaty . Have fun!

Edited November 4, 2013 by Save Ferris
Added part count.

[Zek]

Can we see some more pics of those "kigs" They look pretty good from what I saw.

[GusTurbo]

Very nice plane. I'll have to give it a try.

[Odo]

Can we see some more pics of those "kigs" They look pretty good from what I saw.

Agreed. The Kigs need their own show

As for the Vertikal, I like the russian format, majority of the members here are Pro America, only a select few of us see the beauty in Russian crafts

Secondly, considering I've never been able to make a VTOL with only one engine, Im in no position to degrade your achievement! This thing is awesome!

[Save Ferris]

Sure thing . There will probably be another thread for their craft files if people really want them. Images below:

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They are (obviously) based on the MiG-9 and MiG-15 Russian jet fighters.

Both planes come equipped with RCS to maneuver them into hangars:

I also have non-stock versions with DYJ's minigun, but unfortunately due to weight distribution issues the cannons are side-mounted as opposed to nose-mounted like real life.

[Save Ferris]

Agreed. The Kigs need their own show

As for the Vertikal, I like the russian format, majority of the members here are Pro America, only a select few of us see the beauty in Russian crafts

Secondly, considering I've never been able to make a VTOL with only one engine, Im in no position to degrade your achievement! This thing is awesome!

Thanks!

I actually really like the 1950s sci-fi appeal of many russian spacecraft and aircraft. And the main reason I chose to base this off the Yak was because it was the first time I had learned the Soviets had a VTOL at all

Edited November 3, 2013 by Save Ferris

[Odo]

Sure thing . There will probably be another thread for their craft files if people really want them. Images below:

Javascript is disabled. View full album

They are (obviously) based on the MiG-9 and MiG-15 Russian jet fighters.

Both planes come equipped with RCS to maneuver them into hangars:

I also have non-stock versions with DYJ's minigun, but unfortunately due to weight distribution issues the cannons are side-mounted as opposed to nose-mounted like real life.

Those are sweeeeet!

[Zek]

Sure thing . There will probably be another thread for their craft files if people really want them. Images below:

Javascript is disabled. View full album

They are (obviously) based on the MiG-9 and MiG-15 Russian jet fighters.

Both planes come equipped with RCS to maneuver them into hangars:

I also have non-stock versions with DYJ's minigun, but unfortunately due to weight distribution issues the cannons are side-mounted as opposed to nose-mounted like real life.

My god, those are pretty little birds! Keep up the good work.