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XR-12

88.9k Kerbango  6.4 years ago

To commemorate the launch of the SimpleRockets.com website, I decided to build a rocket.
Here is the experimental rocket number twelve. The XR-12.

To launch:
Prepare the engines by throttling up to 100%.
When the countdown reaches zero, activate the booster engines, AG 1, and the main engines, AG 2.

First stage separation:
Deactivate the boosters Ag 1, and press AG 3.
Parachutes for the boosters is AG 5.

Second stage separation:
Deactivate the main engines AG 2, and separate using AG 4.
Parachutes for the main tank is AG 6.

The crew capsule is able to maneuver with pitch and roll in flight.
For capsule descent:
Wait until 2500 feet before deploying parachutes with AG 7. (Depending upon descent speed, of course.)
Throttle to about 10% for slower descent.
Use the cameras all around for many dynamic views.
Have fun.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 57.4ft (17.5m)
  • Length 36.6ft (11.1m)
  • Height 150.4ft (45.8m)
  • Empty Weight 511,266lbs (231,906kg)
  • Loaded Weight 544,512lbs (246,986kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.396
  • Wing Loading 1,775.0lbs/ft2 (8,666.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 306.8ft2 (28.5m2)
  • Drag Points 255969

Parts

  • Number of Parts 165
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,080

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    88.9k Kerbango

    @8bitgamer33 all I can say is, "Try again." Making sure that you deactivate the boosters before you separate them.
    Thanks for enjoying this rocket it's a good one.

    5.6 years ago
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    I dropped the upper section at 5000 feet and it was damaged even with parachutes deployed.

    5.6 years ago
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    88.9k Kerbango

    @franticmatty

    6.2 years ago
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    2,659 clayman0

    @Kerbango i agree it's actually very similar
    just a different second stage and a different command pod and longer boosters

    6.4 years ago
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    88.9k Kerbango

    @clayman0 With a little bit of modification and a lot of details, the XR-12 could easily be made into an SLS or be a lighter and smaller alternative.

    6.4 years ago
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    2,659 clayman0

    can you make an SLS

    6.4 years ago
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    53.1k Franticmatty

    Looks awesome! :)

    6.4 years ago
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    88.9k Kerbango

    @FranticMatty successful completion.

    6.4 years ago