November 4-F Launch Vehicle: An Energia-Style Launcher

[Sauron]

This launcher can carry a respectable payload in a side-mounted payload pod (the pictured mission had an 11 ton pod which can easily be launched on an (Altenis Kerbol) Laythe trajectory.

The November LV is fully compatible with FAR. In fact, it flies better with FAR than stock aerodynamics (very exciting!). Maximum payload is usually limited by balance issues rather than weight, but a 15 ton pod is quite doable without any fuss. Larger payloads may require some adjustment to the placement of the Skipper and/or more power on the core stage.

To fly without FAR, swap the skipper for a mainsail and add some more tanks to the core stage. Just be careful, and throttle down to a safe speed once you are in the upper atmosphere.

In theory, you could also attach a Buran-style orbiter to the stack. Just mind the wings!

[Woopert]

Nice job! Looks really good.

[Tankbuster32]

Very nice, reminds me of the Energia-Polyus Combo