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SimpleRocket Mk.2 + X10D with satellites and floating launch platform

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

This upgrade to the X10D launch system adds four large pontoons on the launch pad. This means you can now launch your rockets from sites in the ocean. It is otherwise identical to the previous X10D. As before, the vehicle can be operated as follows:
Group 1 ignites the core engine.
Group 2 ignites the boosters.
Group 3 will launch the rocket.
Group 4 drops the fairings.
Group 5 detaches the boosters.
Group 6 deploys the X10D spaceplane.
Group 7 deploys the satellites. Works best above 350000ft.
VTOL slider is used to give spin stabilisation to the rocket.
Pitch controller adjusts the pitch. Use this only shortly after liftoff before adding spin to the rocket. Less pitch = more altitude, less downrange distance. Experiment with the pitch until you find an ideal trajectory.
To slow down from hypersonic flight, pull down on the pitch and brake controls simultaneously.
Feel free to create and add your own payloads, or make improvements and other alterations to the design.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Space and back challenge
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 173.9ft (53.0m)
  • Length 173.9ft (53.0m)
  • Height 83.6ft (25.5m)
  • Empty Weight 14,038lbs (6,367kg)
  • Loaded Weight 318,375lbs (144,413kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.211
  • Wing Loading 536.3lbs/ft2 (2,618.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 593.7ft2 (55.2m2)
  • Drag Points 195965

Parts

  • Number of Parts 266
  • Control Surfaces 2
  • Performance Cost 787
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    If you want I can try. I'll maybe install a gyro system on my Soyuz rocket to improve the reliability, but it has a lot of parts so it won't really run on my iPad. @JoMiMi

    7.4 years ago
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    105 JoMiMi

    Yes. New version.

    7.4 years ago
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    Gyroscope?

    7.4 years ago
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    105 JoMiMi

    May you make a more stable version of this with the gyroscope?

    7.4 years ago