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X25 Stingray

15.4k SajabAerospace  8.8 years ago
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Auto Credit Based on AlexWS's Space and back challenge

The latest design of spaceplane to replace the existing X10B, the Sajab Aerospace X25 Stingray spaceplane is capable of speeds over 11000mph, and has the capability to attain altitudes over 1000000ft After hypersonic flight it can parachute down to the sea to be recovered. The vehicle can be operated as follows:
Group 1: VTOL and throttle control altitude and azimuth respectively. I find that 40-45 degrees of launch angle works well.
Group 2: VTOL adds spin stabilisation.
Group 3 detaches the rocket launcher. Put VTOL slider to top or bottom before doing this to remove forward thrust.
Group 4 detaches satellites
Group 5: VTOL controls angle of panels - use to slow down
Group 6: VTOL controls speed brake application - use in conjunction with the panels to parachute down to the sea.

Please feel free to alter or make improvements to the design

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Space and back challenge
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 89.2ft (27.2m)
  • Length 85.5ft (26.1m)
  • Height 87.7ft (26.7m)
  • Empty Weight 7,090lbs (3,215kg)
  • Loaded Weight 67,017lbs (30,398kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.402
  • Wing Loading 354.5lbs/ft2 (1,730.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 189.0ft2 (17.6m2)
  • Drag Points 16855

Parts

  • Number of Parts 68
  • Control Surfaces 2
  • Performance Cost 252