Kiwi Lander - A reusable Mun-capable lander built around the new Kn-2 cockpit

[RoboRay]

The Kiwi Lander is designed to operate from low-munar orbit, landing and returning its crew to LMO. Transportation to and from the Mun requires additional hardware.

The craft provides sufficient delta v for its intended Mun-landing mission and an additional 25% reserve for scouting a landing site or emergencies.

Minmus operations are, of course, well within Kiwi's capabilities.

WARNING: The Kiwi is not capable of surviving a landing-attempt on Kerbin.

As with any assymetrical design, slight uncommanded rotation under thrust is possible as the center of mass changes during flight. Kiwi is well-balanced so the effects are minimal, but thrust should be conducted with SAS engaged to mitigate any balance issues.

Kiwi's Kn-2 cockpit features a deceptively spacious and well-equipped interior. Standard crew-size is three, with an external seat providing a total capacity of four on rescue missions.

Kiwi is available in two versions, a basic model that requires only the Kn-2 cockpit and KAS (which is essential due to the use of some structural elements), and a deluxe model that integrates RemoteTech omni antennas, ScanSAT map receiver and MechJeb.

A comprehensive science package is installed on both models, as is a belly-mounted KAS winch for hoisting cargo. A variety of winch attachments and spare emergency parts for the craft are loaded into the two aft storage boxes.

The aft engine, KAS winch, and both docking ports are in-line with the Center of Mass and make suitable attaching points when mounting the lander to a launch vehicle.

Action groups are configured as follows:

AG1 - Toggle aft engine for longitudinal thrust.

AG2 - Toggle ventral engines for vertical thrust.

AG4 - Toggle solar panel deployment.

AG6 - Winch: Eject

AG7 - Winch: Unplug

AG8 - Winch: Retract

AG9 - Winch: Extend

AG0 - Winch: Release

Basic download: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14176520/Kiwi%20Lander%20(Basic).craft

Deluxe download: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14176520/Kiwi%20Lander.craft

Edited January 25, 2014 by RoboRay

[Mr.Rocket]

It's looks very cool and tiny, and looks like a flying car I'm downloading this, i already have both mods. How do you download it though, the link gives me a bunch of coding words? Edited January 26, 2014 by Mr.Rocket

[nubcaker]

Love the design! Now strap some wheels on the sides, and make it a self-sufficient rover.

[NASI Director]

It's looks very cool and tiny, and looks like a flying car I'm downloading this, i already have both mods. How do you download it though, the link gives me a bunch of coding words?

Just take the file and drop it in your saves directory.

Mine is at:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Kerbal Space Program\saves\Matthanian Space Initiative\Ships\VAB

[RoboRay]

It's looks very cool and tiny, and looks like a flying car I'm downloading this, i already have both mods. How do you download it though, the link gives me a bunch of coding words?

KSP .craft files are stored as plain-text. Right-click the link and choose "Save As" to download the file. Put it in your KSP\saves\[name]\ships\VAB or ...SPH folder. It was created in the SPH, but you'll probably want it in the VAB to build a rocket underneath to get it into orbit.

[RoboRay]

Love the design! Now strap some wheels on the sides, and make it a self-sufficient rover.

Thanks! I thought about wheels, but I'll leave that as an exercise for those who wish to experiment.

[Mr.Rocket]

KSP .craft files are stored as plain-text. Right-click the link and choose "Save As" to download the file. Put it in your KSP\saves\[name]\ships\VAB or ...SPH folder. It was created in the SPH, but you'll probably want it in the VAB to build a rocket underneath to get it into orbit.

Thanks, it's my first time downloading a craft, thanks for the help

[Duxwing]

Long Live Ms. Frizzle! On roaring thrust we ride: FOR SCIEEEENCE!

-Duxwing

[Pockrtplanesairways]

Ain't Working and i got KAS AND FAR. What nao?

[Mr.Rocket]

Ain't Working and i got KAS AND FAR. What nao?

You'll need this too: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/66502-Kerbonov-Kn-2-Cockpit-Module

[Pockrtplanesairways]

You'll need this too: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/66502-Kerbonov-Kn-2-Cockpit-Module

Well, duh. I just wasn't putting it in right. Don't ask.

[hieywiey]

Is this craft named after the bird or the fruit?

[RoboRay]

Is this craft named after the bird or the fruit?

Yes!

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