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S-2000 Kermit and Miss Piggy SSTE

3,248 Martijnproper  8.4 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Martijnproper's S2000 Lifting Body Orbital Lander (w. launcher)

Probably the final build in my vintage series, this is a remake of my old favourite, the rocket powered glider. This SSTE (Several Stages To Entropy) consists of two parts: Kermit (the glider) riding on top of Miss Piggy (the Skylon-inspired booster). Preferred flight profile: Miss Piggy has twin jet packs for takeoff or transport. Since her "scramjets" need (imaginary) forced air intake, take off with them; they have their own fuel. When in the air and above 200kts, drop the packs with 1. That also starts the main engines. Take her up at about 45* until you reach about 120000ft, then separate the glider with 2. If you want, Kermit has air brakes on brake (duh) so power down to 0%. If you're lucky, you'll be able to land on the other island. PIGS IN SPAAAAAAAACE!

General Characteristics

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.65
  • Wing Loading 21.2lbs/ft2 (103.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,439.4ft2 (133.7m2)
  • Drag Points 8620

Parts

  • Number of Parts 101
  • Control Surfaces 18
  • Performance Cost 680