KerbalX

Description

A stock aircraft called Kronus DD-4 Imperion. Built with 299 of the finest parts, its root part is strutCube.

Built in the SPH in KSP version 1.4.5.

Details

• Type: SPH
• Class: aircraft
• Part Count: 299
• Pure Stock

This craft goes out to Servo. Through your incredible craft you have helped to show me what is possible in this game. Everytime you posted a craft that absolutely floored me (which was often) it motivated me to experiment and try new things, with the goal of one day becoming your equal.

Keep doing what you do man!

Craft Description

I set out to build this craft with one simple goal in mind, to make it as functional, and good looking as possible with a maximum limit of 300 parts. I found this to be a necessary exercise as I am rather infamous for throwing all sense to the wind and blowing up a few computers. The result also turned out to be much better than I was expecting! The careful measures taken to ensure part efficiency allowed for a highly detailed design. On top of all that the craft is also decently aerodynamic, able to reach mach 1 at sea level and mach 2.5 at its cruising altitude. Speaking more specifically about the design itself, It ended up being a kind of F-22 F-15 hybrid, which I think worked out rather well! For that I have to give a big thanks to Xenome, whom suggested that I incorporate some F-15 elements into the craft, which at that point was turning out to be way more F-22-ish than I had hoped. The craft is (obviously) highly maneuverable, and is notable for having a practically instantaneous takeoff. If it weren’t for the craft’s relatively large size I’d say that it’d be perfect for use on an aircraft carrier.

Craft Stats

Top Speed Wet SL: 364.4 m/s
Top Speed Wet CRZ ALT: 859.0 m/s

Top Speed Dry SL: 294.4 m/s
Top Speed Dry CRZ ALT: 262.0 m/s

Rotation Speed: 30 m/s
Stall Speed: 20 m/s

Cruising Altitude: 7500 m
Service Ceiling: 19000 m

Warranty void when performing 50g mach-speed maneuvers. ;-)