As the title say. This is blog about my developement projects for Orbiter and some random ideas.
Shuttle Replacement Project
As it's too early to create dev thread I post it here.
As I made significant pprogress in 3d modelling recently, I created a spaceplane mesh that will (hopefully) transform into nice add on.
Orbital Vehicle data:
Lenght: ~30 meters
Wingspan: 20 meters
Cargo capacity: 15 tons
delta V of OV: ~1400 m/s
Main engine thrust: 400kN total
Features:
1.) Sabre engines fueled by Kerosene (with LOX as oxidizer). In space they work like OMS on Shuttle, after reentry you switch to jet mode and use them as normal jet engines (come handy when you missed your landing spot by few clicks). Also you can fill OV with kerosene on ground and with full tanks it will fly for around 2 hours like normal jet. Flight training, OV transfer from airport to airport.
2.) 3.8 x 8 meter payload bay with APAS docking system and airlock inside
3.) Crew of 2 + "4 passengers"
Launched on stack consisting of:
- LH2/LOX cryogenic core stage (2 RS-68 engines)
- 2 Kero/LOX fueled Boosters (1 RD-171 Engine each)
And here are 3 shots:
Stack (MAX render)
Early aerodynamic test (Orbiter)
On Kulch's Energia as temporary launch vehicle (Orbiter)
Progress on LRBs:
As I made significant pprogress in 3d modelling recently, I created a spaceplane mesh that will (hopefully) transform into nice add on.
Orbital Vehicle data:
Lenght: ~30 meters
Wingspan: 20 meters
Cargo capacity: 15 tons
delta V of OV: ~1400 m/s
Main engine thrust: 400kN total
Features:
1.) Sabre engines fueled by Kerosene (with LOX as oxidizer). In space they work like OMS on Shuttle, after reentry you switch to jet mode and use them as normal jet engines (come handy when you missed your landing spot by few clicks). Also you can fill OV with kerosene on ground and with full tanks it will fly for around 2 hours like normal jet. Flight training, OV transfer from airport to airport.
2.) 3.8 x 8 meter payload bay with APAS docking system and airlock inside
3.) Crew of 2 + "4 passengers"
Launched on stack consisting of:
- LH2/LOX cryogenic core stage (2 RS-68 engines)
- 2 Kero/LOX fueled Boosters (1 RD-171 Engine each)
And here are 3 shots:
Stack (MAX render)
Early aerodynamic test (Orbiter)
On Kulch's Energia as temporary launch vehicle (Orbiter)
Progress on LRBs:
Total Comments 12
Comments
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Allow me to wipe up the drool. Looks great!
Posted 05-15-2012 at 12:11 AM by Scav 
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Looks awesome as ever,can't wait to fly her.
Posted 05-15-2012 at 05:57 AM by Interceptor
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more progress on LRBs:
Posted 05-15-2012 at 03:02 PM by Loru
Updated 05-15-2012 at 06:53 PM by Loru -
I made some tests (using Velcro Rockets) to check my launch vehicle calculations and stack worked exactly as planned/calculated.
Launch Vehicle (Core + Boosters) is capable of launching 81 tons to 45 deg Inc 200 x 200 km orbit launched from equator with ~30 tons of fuel left in Core Stage (7%). That fuel may be either use to deorbit Core stage or to boost to around 6000 x 200 km orbit.
Given shuttle's own 1.3 km/s dV I predict working ceiling up to 8000 x 8000 km orbit or possibly even GEO with additional fuel in shuttle (payload bay fuel tank).
Now I'm working on additional shuttle systems needed in the Shuttle.
Posted 05-17-2012 at 01:57 PM by Loru
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Overview:
Posted 05-19-2012 at 07:43 PM by Loru
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That's a nice looking stack. Very Energ-ish, but sleeker with sex appeal.Posted 05-23-2012 at 08:38 AM by PhantomCruiser 
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And little spin off - 120 tons to LEO or 85 in 2 booster config:
Posted 05-23-2012 at 05:21 PM by Loru
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Looking great Loru!
Are these multistage or spacecraft vessels? Will there be an autopilot?
And, can I help in any way? I really like your add-ons and want to give something back. I can't code or model. I can play though... or anything else you think I could do!
Looking forward to flying these from Cssc!
Best,
DoresPosted 05-23-2012 at 06:12 PM by Dores
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They'll use custom dll to implement all features - no multistage/spacecraft3/velcro.
I'll keep you in mind when we enter beta stage.Posted 05-24-2012 at 12:58 PM by Loru
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Ah, brilliant :D
Thank you! Hope I can be of help.
Best,
DPosted 05-24-2012 at 05:59 PM by Dores
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ARGH!
ME. WANT. NOW!
good workPosted 05-27-2012 at 06:28 AM by theshhh
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And some power details:
Posted 06-01-2012 at 07:57 PM by Loru
