J-5 A Clavata
by salaminho
uploaded 2021-10-12
(updated 2021-10-12)
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SPH
stock+DLC rover
#rover #crewed #highspeed #rollcage #science

Details

  • Type: SPH
  • Class: rover
  • Part Count: 87
  • Pure Stock
  • KSP: 1.12.2

Action groups

1 - Toggle rear wheels steering
2 - Toggle nav lights
3 - Toggle headlight
9 - Toggle scanning arm hinge (hint: lock hinge when not using scanning arm)
0 - Deploy wheels

Description

A stock aircraft called J-5 A Clavata. Built with 87 of the finest parts, its root part is dockingPort3.

Built in the SPH in KSP version 1.12.2.

I designed this rover to solve a problem: the mk3 cargo ramp is way too narrow, and rovers need a wide body for better stability. So the idea is to have a folding suspension system that can fit inside the cargo bay, roll out through the ramp and spread its wheels for a high performance rally.
The rover can carry up to 4 kerbal, scientific equipment and a large scanning arm, all inside a roll cage that can protect everything inside in the case of an accident (due to recklessness or intentionality).

Hint1: The G-00 hinges supporting the wheels need to be locked after deployment for better performance.

Hint 2: The scanning arm alligator hinge need to be locked when stowed or it will probably brake if the rover overturns.

Have fun!

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