OHM Hius Interstellar Ramjet 070823

[OrbitHangar]

Author: artlav

Hius is a interplanetary and interstellar space vessel based on the Bussard ramjet concept.
Apart from the ramjet it also have a set of chemical accelerators for emergency maneuvring and a pair of boosters for gaining initial speed.
Lower habitable area contains four docking ports for accolyte vessels (DG sized), upper - one access port and bunks for 20 crew.

Hius is UMMU compatible. Installing UMMU is recommended.
See http://orbiter.dansteph.com.

Known bugs:
If you press F8 and camera turns upside-down, press Alt+1.

==update 070823==
Fixed secondary propulsion torque compensation
Fixed lights operation
Fixed docking port mis-located at load
Fixed minor bugs
Power distribution, panel, save/load
Extended crew information

Specifications:
Aux boosters Dv=2.1 Km/s
Aux boosters MaxG=1.8 g
Booster blocks Dv=80 Km/s
Booster blocks MaxG=0.6 g
Central Dv=20 Km/s
Central MaxG=2.1 g

Thrust/drag balance at 20000Km/s (1g)
100% thrust efficiency (1g) at 2000Km/s

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Legacy Reviews

Legacy Add-on Reviews from Orbit Hangar Mods


Review by eveningsky339
Pros: Unique, fun, and challenging
Cons: Still under development
Review:
This ship is great fun to use. It's complex, yet user-friendly. Works well with Msss MFD.


Review by klaunin
Pros: Very realistic in the use of ramjet engine
Review:
A great job. I like a lot, I think I have shed for long journeys

 

[Redezem]

Oh the horror! It does not appear to work on Orbiter 2010

 

[Izack]

Oh the horror! It does not appear to work on Orbiter 2010

Well, you're in luck. Just a few days ago Artlav started development for a new version. Look at this thread.

 

[Wonderer]

This version works.The scenario it is provided with is broken.If you delete the two dg's from the scenario everything will work as far as I checked

 

[Artlav]

This version works.The scenario it is provided with is broken.If you delete the two dg's from the scenario everything will work as far as I checked

That appears to be an Orbiter bug, as i was unable to fix it in the new version at all.
Details here: http://www.orbiter-forum.com/project.php?issueid=681

 

[arslan0101]

is there supposed to be a giant net on the front

 

[Wishbone]

Yes.

 

[Spacethingy]

Have a look at "Bussard Ramjet" on Wikipedia. THAT'S what the net's for!