KerbalX

Details

• Type: VAB
• Class: ship
• Part Count: 66
• Mods: 5
• KSP: 1.11.1

Mods

• Making History DLC
• New Tantares
• New TantaresLV
• Squad (stock)
• tantaressp

The original plans for the Mir space station centered around the 37K modules which were built around being carried by the Buran space shuttle. However the Buran’s development delays meant it wouldn’t be available for constructing the space station and most of the 37K modules were cancelled. They were largely replaced by the 77K modules which were heavy modifications of the FGB (Functional Cargo Block) that was one half of the TKS spacecraft.

The Kvant-2 module became the first 77K module to be docked with Mir in 1989, a whole two years after the station got its second module, Kvant-1. It was divided into three major sections – airlock, cargo, and experimentation. The module’s airlock allowed for much easier EVAs as previously the Mir Core Module’s docking adapter was used as an airlock which could be troublesome. The cargo section could also be used to extend the airlock or even act as a backup airlock in an emergency. The module also delivered a host of new experiments, a new computer, showers, and equipment to turn urine into drinkable water.

The Quantum-2 is an approximation of the Kvant-2 module using mostly Tantares part where I’ve added an inflatable airlock at the end although EVAs can be done through other parts of the module. The module also arrives at Space Station Kir under its own power without an external tug although keep in mind you need to reverse your control orientation when you are finally in range to dock with the space station.

The module placement will make for a tight fit so keep in mind that rotational orientation is extremely important if you want to safely deploy all of your station’s solar panels.

Built in the VAB in KSP version 1.11.1.