KerbalX

Description

1:Horz 2:Vert 3:dock

A lunar spaceliner named Delta. Built in the KSP 1.7.3 SPH with 34 stock parts.

1.9 km/s dV

Delta is designed for HTOL on lunar surfaces, which will push the professional pilot’s landing reflexes up several notches.

It can easily go to space and return (Mun).

With 2 HORZ and 1 VERT Terrier: low-level, relatively low-speed, suborbital cruising can be efficient for shorter distance across the surface, which is very scenic and blissful.

First reducing horz speed to less than 50 m/s before beginning final approach to land is recommended so that Vernier thrust can adequately kill speed for the landing roll. A phalanx of 9 Verniers in total is provided to service all your in-flight adjustment requirements.

The aft tank burns off first, after which, the spaceliner is balanced for VERT thrust, but VERT can be applied momentarily at the critical juncture upon lunar take-off with full tanks but do be prepared for the nose swinging upward. Departure up some gentle slope is highly recommended when available.

Delta has not been specifically designed for atmospheric flight but it is capable of an unpowered, but still predictable, return to KSC.

Mount Delta’s tail on your own booster and launch it into LKO and it should have the dV to reach the Mun.