Stock Hawk III SSTO

[firegeek83]

Here's my shot at a lightweight stock SSTO. The SH3 comes in at 5.55t and is preset to make it to low orbit before the fuel runs out. For those of you struggling with stock SSTOs (as I was), this should help out.

For best results, try this: After leaving runway on a 90 heading, pull up to 90 degrees line (or 45 degree incline from navball horizon) until you reach 1000-1500 meters (should hold course after that). Level off at 16K-17K to build up speed. Don't worry about flame out, the ceiling max is 40K+. Once you hit orbit, hit group 1 and throttle up from 1/3 to half way (any more will make the nose rise). That should do it!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mopftoagesw7mmk/Stock%20Hawk%20III.craft

Edited July 17, 2014 by firegeek83

[xoknight]

Does it carry any passengers?

[firegeek83]

Not this version. This one is for a Laythe mission to test out the design before I put a crew pod on, in case there's an issue. Once I test that out, then I'll swap out the probe core for a crew pod.