Carter938 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) I decided to make a stock Soyuz-TMA that would launch atop a Soyuz-U rocket. I wasn't really happy with any of the other stock Soyuz out there. I made this and to my surprise it worked very well. So here it is:On padLaunchBooster SeparationNose Cone JettisonedCore StageCore Stage separation and Third Stage firingReaching SpaceOrbital BurnSoyuz-TMA separates from Third StageOrbitingDescentReentryParachute and LandingDownloads100% Stock (Without SP)-http://www./view/l93nhg2yay92b41/Stock%20Soyuz%20(V2_1)%20NSP.craft99% Stock with Resized Solar Panels- http://www./download/osmvt028zb6zn90/Soyuz-U.zipAction Groups1-Deploys Solar Panels2-Jettisons top nosecone.3-Jettisons LES.Abort-The LES will fire, detaching the descent and orbital modules of the Soyuz from the rocket and carrying them away. The user can then manually decouple the orbital module and deploy the parachutes.Pros/Cons-Only has around 250 parts, so it does not lag at all on high power PCs and will not lag much on low power ones. Most other stock Soyuz available have a lot of part complexity, so they can be very laggy.-Very fuel efficient. The core stage will last from launch all the way almost into space. The third stage then just has to burn for a little bit, wait for Apogee, and burn for a few seconds to make orbit with plenty of fuel to spare.-Works very well with MechJeb.-The Soyuz-TMA orbiter has plenty of fuel and RCS for orbital rendezvous and docking with space stations, as well as for deorbiting. Once docked, the Orbital Module on the Soyuz can act as an extra Hab-module for the space station.-The Soyuz-TMA orbiter is capable of reaching the Mun and making orbit. However, it must be refueled there. If one wishes to launch a more efficient Soyuz mission to orbit the Mun, they should use the remaining Dv in the Third Stage to make the "moon shot" burn, as it ussually has plenty of fuel left upon making orbit.-The only major con is in the notes below.Planned Future Features-Landing Rockets-Perhaps add in the small steering engines the real Soyuz uses.Planned Versions-Progress-Soyuz-Fregat-Cargo version-Molniya-Vostok and Voskhod-Luna (To send probes to the Mun)-R7 Semyorka base rocket (Both ICBM and satellite launcher)NOTES-The Soyuz has a 50/50 chance of exploding when it jettisons its boosters. To eliminate this, use the debug menu to turn on Unbreakable Joints, No Crash Damage, and Part Clipping until boosters have been separated. Do this while still in the VAB before launching. Otherwise it wont work.-The 99% Stock version has resized versions of the Gignator solar panels, resized to 0.7 of original size. They do not replace the existing Giganator part. They are included in said download link.-If you download the 100% stock version, you will have to put the solar panels on yourself.External LinksBobCat's SovietPack (Mod Soyuz, very good): http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/24724-0-22-X-BobCat-ind-Historical-spacecraft-threadApogee Ship Works (Also has good stock, smaller Soyuz): http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/41575-Apogee-Ship-Works-Formerly-Mulbin-s-Ships-Replica-real-world-craftTell me what you think. Edited November 22, 2013 by Carter938 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythic_fci Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Very nice replica! As @Mods_o_joy said, it does look a bit more like a Shenzhou than a Soyuz, but that's forgivable due to KSP's notorious lack of parts that fit the bill (if you want, you could rebuild the orbital module using wing parts and intakes to look more spherical). One suggestion - try rotating the decoupler between the orbital module and the Soyuz 180 degrees, so that the decoupler stays with the discarded orbital module instead of following the Soyuz down to Kerbin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythic_fci Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) 5 hours ago, Mods_o_joy said: Wow im suprised that you didnt get on my ass about Necro Whoops... Well, now we're in this together. I looked at your post date instead of the OP post date. Reported for locking. (Brainfart FTW) Edited December 18, 2015 by FCISuperGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal_vager Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Lol guys, okay I got your report, and will close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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