Space Cowboy's Radial Jet Trilogy [24.x]

[Guest Space Cowboy]

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Some designs I wanted to share that were a big deal do me. These occurred over the past 8 months I think. They are my journey to a large scale SSTO using stock parts. The vehicle to the right has been released before. It is the only SSTO here. The "engine" is of course parts I put together in the VAB. I was actually going for something more ambitious,specifically my own hybrid engine, but in the end it is a good jet engine suited for high altitude operations, with a unique look.

Things important to me: the 2 engine is a pure Delta having no canards. This vehicle was used numerous times as a mothership for a smaller parasitic spaceplane. The three engine variant was one of those moments when you know you found the right combination. It has good control, stability, maneuverability, acceleration, and top speed. Probably the best high altitude cruiser I have made. The third surprisingly has less wing area than the other two. This was purely an aesthetic consideration! It has engine grouping (1 & 2) on the jets, and group 3 is the rocket. The groupings are for final atmospheric acceleration, so as to double the intakes per engine. It's utility is actually minimal I have found.

Edited August 10, 2014 by Space Cowboy

[Exothermos]

These are monstrous! Glad you are sharing them.

[Guest Space Cowboy]

I hope they are a lot of fun

[Guest Space Cowboy]

To at least one person.

[Pondafarr]

Those do look pretty good, will add to my fleet.

[Rune]

Looking good! A bit big for my taste, but I like the classical configurations and elegant tailplanes.

Rune. Plus, they should work good.

[Guest Space Cowboy]

I plan to start on a flying wing. I have been working on a really really big transport, and I need a break from it.

[Dodgey]

Awww I saw the name space Cowboys and got excited thinking it was about the movie. Anyway they look awesome, nice work.

[Guest Space Cowboy]

The SSTO can transport 27 Kerbalknots to/from orbit

[Roflcopterkklol]

neato, ill have to add these to my hanger, loving the look of these.