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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
Comments
This is just too awesome! Thanks for making this for me Yakuzi, it’s a fantastic craft, I really like it!
You’re very welcome Kat! Thanks for all the amazing work you’ve done and continue to do with KerbalX!
I’ve used this spacecraft for the basis of my orbital supply fleet for over 3 months now. It’s design is indispensable and among other modifications I use this SSTO for (Military, Civilian, Interplanetary), it is much more capable of getting the job done than it’s description. Adjust it for an interplanetary delivery system and you have a frigate of the planets.
Extremely easy to pilot
I’ve been using this to deliver satellites ever since
Thanks heaps! I always try to make my craft as easy to fly as possible, happy you like it!
Amazing craft. Flies great. Easy ascent and landing profiles.
Spectacular!!! 5 Stars
Thanks RichT! :)
Amazing designs! I can tell you value a realistic and aestetic ssto as much as i do! Im getting alot of inspiration looking at these crafts!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Much obliged XB! Be sure to take Katateochi for a spin :P
It looks perfect !
I can’t wait to try it
Thanks mate! Let me know how you go :)
Stunning stuff - very ‘Thunderbirds’. Thanks for sharing.
Great craft. The only thing that bugs me is that the cockpit is upside-down. _.
Source on that space station?
It’s a WIP, still needs quite a bit of work.
Ok, thanks. Are you gonna upload it when it’s done? The screenshot’s beautiful, by the way.
Thanks! I’ll be sure to upload it and give you a shout when it’s done :)