For some time I've been playing around with various spaceplane concepts I'd like to use in orbiter for "daily use". I put "Starchaser" on hold because I want crew shuttle first. I played around with various concepts and I ended up returning to Chelomei's LKS.
There something in that thing that draws me in.
Basically I want something in XR-2 class of complexity however current/near tech. That's why I ditched kero/lox/air jet-rocket hybrid engines, limited dV to 500m/s and came up with this. Basically it's slightly smaller LKS capable with crew of 2 + 6 passengers.
Here's what I've done today (airbrakes deployed):
Now question: Original LKS was intended to be lifted by Proton. Do you think it's viable to use inline configuration or safer would be to put it in some form of sidemount launch vehicle?
Any suggestions apriciated.
There something in that thing that draws me in.
Basically I want something in XR-2 class of complexity however current/near tech. That's why I ditched kero/lox/air jet-rocket hybrid engines, limited dV to 500m/s and came up with this. Basically it's slightly smaller LKS capable with crew of 2 + 6 passengers.
Here's what I've done today (airbrakes deployed):
Now question: Original LKS was intended to be lifted by Proton. Do you think it's viable to use inline configuration or safer would be to put it in some form of sidemount launch vehicle?
Any suggestions apriciated.
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