KerbalX

PLEASE NOTE:
Since KSP v1.1, Squad decided to ‘fix’ the attachment rules of Mk2 fuselages. This has led to some unexpected/inconsistent/buggy behaviour when rotating Mk2 fuel parts, so you may find that some of these parts are flipped over (aesthetics issue only). If this bugs you, please upvote the issue on the bug tracker and message Squad about a fix :). There’s a topic about it on the forums here, PM me if you want the pre 1.1 part config files.

Details

• Type: SPH
• Class: spaceplane
• Part Count: 135
• Pure Stock
• KSP: 1.7.3

Description

SSTO cargo spaceplane dedicated to Katateochi (with permission), for the creativity and amazing work he’s done with designing, maintaining and updating the KerbalX mod and website. The Katateochi delivers an orange tank and 4 Kerbals to at least 250x250 km medium Kerbin orbit and is very easy to handle. Built in KSP 1.10.0 by Yakuzi.

Action groups
[1] Toggle RAPIER engines
[2] Switch RAPIER mode
[5] Toggle air brakes
[9] Toggle docking bay
[0] Toggle cargo bay

Ascent profile
1. Press [Z], [T], then [1]
2. At the end of the runway, set and forget attitude of 10 degrees.
3. When starting to lose speed (~1420 m/s), press [2] to switch to closed cycle mode
4. Burn to desired apoapsis (250 km tested), set SAS to prograde
5. Circularise at ~apoapsis

Descent profile
1. Burn retrograde until periapsis of ~35 km
2. Press [2] to switch to air-breathing mode, level wings and set SAS to prograde
3. At 70 km, set SAS to stability assist, keep attitude between 0 to 45 degrees
4. Under 400 m/s , adopt a glide angle of 0 to -15 degrees
5. Approach runway at ~90 m/s, flare and touch down

Please remember to keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times and enjoy your flight!

Version History
2020-07-08: Updated for KSP 1.10.0
2019-07-22: Updated for KSP 1.7.3
2018-12-18: Updated for KSP 1.5.1
2017-12-16: Published for KSP 1.3.1