KerbalX

Description

A stock aircraft called Bell X-1B Mk1b. Built in the SPH in KSP version 1.12.4, with 46 of the finest parts, its root part is avionicsNoseCone.

A replica of the Bell X-1B rocket plane prototype, the first piloted plane to break the sound barrier in level flight. Intended for Mars-Bound Hokie‘s USAF Museum replica collection.

The original XLR11 4-chamber liquid fuel rocket engine is replicated by 4 Sparks in this version. This pushes the craft to Mach 2.6+ from a runway take off, higher if air-launched. Single seat with a mock raised cockpit to approach the looks of the X-1B variant.

Fuel capacity allows a bit over 5 mins of powered flight time at full throttle. Capable of runway take off and landing, it’s also a surprisingly gentle glider. Very stable in flight.

Details

• Type: SPH
• Class: aircraft
• Part Count: 46
• Pure Stock
• KSP: 1.12.4

Mods

• Squad (stock)

Note

The pilot gets sealed in when the hatch is welded in place. This may ruin your lunch plans once you get to your destination. Just sayin’. (credit to Hotel26 for being the first intrepid X-pilot to sacrifice nutrition intake in the name of flight testing)