Ion plane/Solar glider!

[Axipixel]

Images and other info

http://imgur.com/gallery/AD6jm

So, for the first thing I've posted to this forum I've created a solar glider capable of flying on Kerbin pretty well.

I originally intended for it to be an SSTO, but I found out that it is possible to run out of Xenon, and I couldn't get it higher than 5km.

Thinking about just slapping a few more Xenon containers on and seeing if it'll still fly .

To be honest as much as I realize I have to deal with the speed and power consequences of trying to escape Kerbin with just ion engines, I really want a faster and more powerful Ion plane. My jet planes have spoiled me.

Craft download: http://www./download/3ildvativ8q8zha/AZS-1.craft

[NeatCrown]

You should just abandon the whole SSTO idea, and add on droptanks instead, so you can ditch them when they're empty. But in general, It's jut a better idea to use an LF+O SSTO. If you still want to use xenon, use a jet engine to reach high velocities, which you can then use the ion engines when you're suborbital.

[KandoKris]

I have just the thing to help you with the Ion Glider your making...

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/85728-Ion-glider-collier-trophy!

After reading a bunch of ion focused threads Slash In my opinion is they highest authority on them. Check it out and maybe PM him for idea's and inspiration. he has a bunch of great designs and is really helpfull to any that ask.