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Virgin Galactic SpaceShip 2 + White Knight 2

17.5k Dynimerous  8.6 years ago
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Auto Credit Based on Dynimerous's Virgin Galactic Spaceship Two

Real life space tourism.
Take off, and once you get over 10,000 ft, level off and decrease throttle to 30%. AG1 to release SpaceShip 2, and then AG2 to activate rocket engine. Going easy on the controls, climb steadily up at 60 degrees. When you desire to stop, let the craft level itself. Then, cut throttle and deactivate AG2. Using you own judgement, slide VTOL up in small increments to get a controlled decent. If you plan on landing, use the throttle and VTOL barely above the middle to guide you to the runway.
Simpler list:
10,000 ft, 30%, 1, 2, 100%, 60 degrees, 0%, 2, [insert judgement here]
I hope you enjoy this craft!
image: http://www.igorstshirts.com/blog/conceptships/virgin_spaceship_two_art.jpg
VirginGalactic page: http://www.virgingalactic.com/
VirginGalactic on WikiPidia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_Galactic

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Virgin Galactic Spaceship Two
  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 107.4ft (32.8m)
  • Length 34.3ft (10.5m)
  • Height 12.1ft (3.7m)
  • Empty Weight 20,523lbs (9,309kg)
  • Loaded Weight 32,908lbs (14,926kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.536
  • Wing Loading 41.8lbs/ft2 (204.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 786.6ft2 (73.1m2)
  • Drag Points 9907

Parts

  • Number of Parts 211
  • Control Surfaces 18
  • Performance Cost 1,052