N1 inspired Russian style Mun rocket- "N1-K"

[Majorjim!]

Hi all,

I am very happy to have finished my Russian style Mun rocket, N1-K.

It is a detailed N1 rocket with the equivalent of the LOK and LK modules. I don't like to type so I will describe the craft in pictures.

Here it is in the VAB. weighing in at around 720 parts on the pad.

I haven't used launch clamps as it adds a few more parts and it launches fine without them!

Let the physics kick in, throttle up and then press T.

When you pass 200 Mps start a slow controlled turn east to 45 degrees. The first stage as it empties needs control inputs.

Allow the first stage to deplete then hit the next stage. That little pop is the separator. No need to panic lads.

Then again for the escape tower core.

Turn the rocket ever closer to the horizon as the speed increases. The stage will deplete and you will be in a high arc of around 140,000M.

Staging time, this next stage will separate the nosecone and payload fairing.

Use the now active third stage to circularize your orbit.

Ditch the third stage and use the next stage to shoot for the Mun. Create a direct intersect then ditch the stage.

The separated stage will impact the Mun. So perform a correcting maneuver to put you into a save approach.

I usually put the Lok and LK into a 10,000 by 11,000 orbit. It makes docking back easier.

Now transfer over the kosmonaught to the lander and decouple from the LOK.

Use the crasher stage below the lander to slow you as much as it can, then detach it.

The lander decent stage has more than enough to put you safely down on the Mun.

Here Jeb made a textbook landing and proceed to plant the flag of the United Kerbin Space Agency.

Also, not forgetting, the rover. Released from the back of the ascent stage.

The rover has an unlimited daytime range and a dark range of around 5km.

Once youve had enough Mun fun, head back to the lander and hit the next stage. Then throttle up to meet the orbiting LOK.

Then use the LOK engines to shoot you home! oh, ditch the ascent stage first and make sure the Kerbal is not inside!

When entering Kerbin atmosphere separate the tri-modules.

Deploy the chutes when not on fire.

Feel awsome!

Well that's it. Thanks for looking and let me know how you get on.

MJ

Download link: http://www./download/kut7pnkryiu0h2g/MajorJims+N-1+-+LOK+-+LK.craft

Edited March 25, 2014 by Majorjim

[Tada]

Wow! It has the same kind of cool as Mulbins Luna LK has That buggy is great!

[Majorjim!]

Wow! It has the same kind of cool as Mulbins Luna LK has That buggy is great!

Thanks Tada!

Of all my craft that little buggy is probably my favorite! It will climb stairs to the roofs around the KSC!

MJ

[Tada]

Meh, maybe I will fly your crafts this night in space race, I wanted to get back into KSP with Asteroid update, but propably soones

[Majorjim!]

Meh, maybe I will fly your crafts this night in space race, I wanted to get back into KSP with Asteroid update, but propably soones

Please do!

Let me know how you get on!

MJ

[Darth Lazarus]

nice little N1 rocket i love it when peoples try to recreate teh soviet mün-landing. chek out my attempt (in a different way) (link in signature)

[Woopert]

Very nice as always!

I just gave rep for this on the OSCTSA thread so I can't give it again.

Another thing, I believe the LK was only one stage technically, but it dropped the landing legs at liftoff from the Moon.

[Darth Lazarus]

Another thing, I believe the LK was only one stage technically, but it dropped the landing legs at liftoff from the Moon.

thats right, my LK lander only drops the legs at mün

[Majorjim!]

Very nice as always!

I just gave rep for this on the OSCTSA thread so I can't give it again.

Another thing, I believe the LK was only one stage technically, but it dropped the landing legs at liftoff from the Moon.

Thanks Woopert.

Yeah the LK used the same engine for decent and ascent. And left a shell with the legs attached. I have been picking and choosing Russian

space program type stuff for this one so as designed its not 100% accurate. My LK uses the same engines for decent and ascent though.

Im gunna post a few vids tomorrow of the launch and rover and such.

MJ

[Redrobin]

Very cool N1, and nice LK. I would have never thought to use the radial attachment thingys to give it a circular look.

[Darth Lazarus]

my LK:

[Majorjim!]

my LK:

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/201/iny.png

I like it Darth, but your craft already has a post.

MJ

[Giggleplex777]

Wait, is your rocket missing a stage?

[HafCoJoe]

Amazing! I especially love the lander. The Radial Attachments you use almost make it look spherical with shading! Rep to you!

[Majorjim!]

Wait, is your rocket missing a stage?

Possibly Giggleplex. As I said before, I wasn't going for 100% accuracy. Its got plenty of fuel and is easy to fly.

I did think I got all the stages though.. Which one do you think is missing?

MJ

[Redrobin]

He has all the stages. The third one is short, which might throw you off.

[Woopert]

Wait, is your rocket missing a stage?

I see three stages in this picture, but then again I don't know much about the N1

So, technically a stage is missing, but that's why it says N1 inspired.

[Majorjim!]

I see three stages in this picture, but then again I don't know much about the N1

So, technically a stage is missing, but that's why it says N1 inspired.

http://falsesteps.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/final-n1.jpg

I think I have one stage too many. or, wait...

First stage 25 motors in mine- RL 30

second stage 8 motors " RL 8

Third stage 4 motors " RL 4

Forth stage (block G) 1 motor " RL 1

Block D crasher stage 4 motors" RL 1

So, I have all stages!

MJ

[GusTurbo]

I'm a big fan of this rendition of the N1. It's very tidy.

[Rocketscience101]

Did you know that when the N1 exploded, it was so big, that the former plains that were the Baikanure Cosmodrone, is now a massive crater, that they built the current cosmodrone on top of.

[Majorjim!]

Did you know that when the N1 exploded, it was so big, that the former plains that were the Baikanure Cosmodrone, is now a massive crater, that they built the current cosmodrone on top of.

I didn't know that! Wow, what a beast! It would have been so magical to see this this for real.

[Giggleplex777]

I think I have one stage too many. or, wait...

First stage 25 motors in mine- RL 30

second stage 8 motors " RL 8

Third stage 4 motors " RL 4

Forth stage (block G) 1 motor " RL 1

Block D crasher stage 4 motors" RL 1

So, I have all stages!

MJ

Haha short little Blok V.