Buran - Energija like launch system

[dark Jim]

update: my semi-scale

buran - energija like launch system with a excess fuel

(download below)

version 1.01 with cargo bay

version 0.99

start procedure:

1. ~10sec warm-up of jet engines

2. after "booster" decoupling, frist slightly orbiting maneuvers were needed

3. cut off jet engines with action group 1

reentring procedure:

1. decoupling LV-N Atomic in air (reduce weight)

2. action group 2 for reactivat jet engines

3. use jet power to find air port or nice green for landing (shuttle were capable gain altitude)

craft file:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B77tTCv1DutXR0g5WWgyS3pkcXc/edit 1.01 with cargo bay and spy sat.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B77tTCv1DutXRzNTQTVoQW1VSzA/edit?usp=sharing 0.99

some other pic`s

Edited September 14, 2014 by dark Jim

[GusTurbo]

I like it! How much dV does it have after reaching orbit? Must be a lot, with the LV-N on there.

[dark Jim]

never calculated it .. (ksp plugin needed?) ~1/3 of main rocket were still full + full LV-N shuttle

update: delat V atmo : 23712, vacum 19928, maybe corrupt (ion spy sat+jet)

update 2: shuttle w.o. sat delta V atmo. ~ 23300 vac. 14400 (still corrupt?!)

Edited September 14, 2014 by dark Jim

[dark Jim]

small update

buran with functional cargo hold and spy sat.

needs some updates a.t.m. to heavy for a jet glider

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B77tTCv1DutXR0g5WWgyS3pkcXc/edit

gear inside cargo hold opens cargo bay, arm grabbing unit bevor launch! activate free pivot afte decouple

Edited September 14, 2014 by dark Jim