KerbalX

Description

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A fuel tanker named Kookaburra. Built in the KSP 1.11.2 SPH with 175 stock parts.

Lifts off with 33,200 kallons LF.

Cruises at 1,270 m/s @ 18.8 km. Provisional.

(Credit to Brikoleur for the original Long Umpire design and to swjr-swis for the usual insights…)

(Note: I use the Telemagic mod to transfer fuel inter-vessel.)

Operating Procedure:

• requires an immediate right turn and taxi onto the KSC green for a south-bound departure(!).
• lifts off around 115 m/s.
• landing: maintain 90 m/s on final approach and cut engines approaching the threshold when you’re certain.
• hold off landing until the aircraft settles.