Energia Buran
by RandomCosmonaut63
uploaded 2021-10-31
| Version 2 of 2
426 downloads /
26
points
VAB
stock+DLC spaceplane

This craft use custom flags, you can get them here and put them in the Flags folder:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ep7l4zrTlkqIaIdVE-d7GHqu8GkDKjCZ

Details

  • Type: VAB
  • Class: spaceplane
  • Part Count: 630
  • Pure Stock
  • KSP: 1.12.2

Action Group

[2]Toggle 2 outer engines on the core booster
[3]Toggle OMS thrusters
[4]Toggle Body Flap
[6]Toggle Cargo Bay Door
[9]Change Nav-ball to reentry mode
[0]Change Nav-ball to normal mode

Takeoff Instruction

  1. Turn on SAS and max throttle.
  2. After ignition, wait for 3s for the SAS to stabilize then pitch the rocket straight up.
  3. Let the SAS handle from here, the rocket might pitch a little bit but that’s normal
  4. At 10km in altitude press prograde to initiate a gravity turn
  5. After booster separation, if the rocket start deviating from the prograde marker by 10 degree, press 2 to turn off 2 outer engines to regain balance (the rocket might wobble a little bit)
  6. Cruise till the core booster burn out then separate
  7. Circulization with the OMS thrusters

Re-entry & Landing Instruction

  1. This Buran is a bit draggier than the previous version so you might want to lead your periapsis ahead of your intended target by ¼ kerbin circumference
  2. Use OMS thrusters to lower periapsis to 30 km in altitude
  3. Press 9 to change the Nav-ball to reentry mode and press prograde. This will allow for a stable reentry
  4. Use roll control (Q&E) to adjust your trajectory
  5. Use Airbrake and Body flap to control speed
  6. On final approach press 0 to change Nav-ball to normal mode, and un select prograde
  7. The Buran stalls around 30m/s
  8. Press Space to deploy Drouge chute upon touchdown

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