The Pelican crew carrier

[spaceman1999]

So... It has been awhile since I have shared a craft. Here is my most recent craft meant to deliver 4 crew members to a space station in Kerbin Orbit.

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I estimate that it could get into orbit around the mun but haven't tested it yet. I have noticed that It has a tendency to want to lean on launch so make sure you keep correcting for that. (Please report any issues if you find them)

Any questions?

Download link: https://www./?pl1u739e2cuytby

Edited January 27, 2015 by spaceman1999
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[CitizenAerospace]

Looks very nice! How does it glide? How much DV on the third stage? Also, how much RCS does it have? Please upload the craft file

[CitizenAerospace]

Do you mind if I copy the idea

[spaceman1999]

I dont mind if you copy, just don't claim it as your own idea!

Ill also check all of the stats (It glides well) and upload the craft file after school.

[spaceman1999]

Download added!

I still need to check those stats...

[CitizenAerospace]

Yeah thanks I made a cargo version, as well as a different version of your crew one with a slightly longer range and more compact design. Downloading it now!

[spaceman1999]

I'd love to see pictures! Im currently working on an interplanetary variant that uses nervas.

[CitizenAerospace]

Oh that sounds awesome! Later today I'll grab some photos of the two (Along with my 30-ton launcher, these two Pelican variants have become the bases of all of my in-orbit operations!)... How much DV do you think your interplanetary variant will have? My crew one currently has about 2km/s - 3km/s of dV when in orbit, so I could probably squeeze 5km/s out of it if I used NERVA's and a bit of part clipping

[problemecium]

That's a lot of stages for a single crew tank. Are you going for theatrics over efficiency with this design?

[CitizenAerospace]

I'm pretty sure he is....

[spaceman1999]

Its more of Im a bad pilot and like some room for error Over efficiency.