KerbalX

AC-Js1-6 Shingle is the simplest and cheapest early career biome-hopping science plane. It carries a Science Jr, a goo canister and a centered fuel tank for a center of mass that never moves. The rear wheels can be climbed so it doesn’t even need a ladder.

Facilities: Level 1 Crew: Pilot Kerman is recommended for SAS. Science: SciJr, Goo canister Cost:4,043 $ Mass:1.8 t Parts:12 Service ceiling: 8.6 km Range: 247 km. Able to reach all non-KSC biomes except Polar, including landing on water and taking off again. Tech required: Engineering 101, Stability, Aviation