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How hard is it to build an SSTO in Ksp?
Don’t be too hard on yourself; building an SSTO is one of the most challenging things you can do in KSP. It takes a lot of fine tuning, and tweaking till it’s “just right.”
What is a single stage to orbit (SSTO)?
A single-stage-to-orbit craft (also known as a SSTO) is any craft that can reach orbit without having to rely on multiple stages or jettisoning components. A typical SSTO takes off from a runway or launchpad and reaches orbit with only the fuel stored within the tanks of the craft.
What are the characteristics of a good SSTO?
The center of mass of any craft will shift as a result of burning fuel, but this is especially critical for SSTOs as spin-outs and otherwise catastrophic stability failures will hinder its ability to reach space. The second is Center of lift. This is arguably the most important characteristic an SSTO designer should consider when building.
How are SSTOs constructed?
SSTOs can be constructed using various engines like their siblings the multi-stage rockets, however many issues must be considered when it comes to constructing a spaceplane. They can be constructed with several types of engines and several types of designs.
How do you take off an SSTO safely?
For most SSTOs, a safe procedure is to: Take off and climb at only 5 degrees. This should allow the RAPIERs to accelerate past 400m/s (the speed at which their thrust begins to increase) easily. Slowly pitch up to avoid overheating. Keep at around 15 degrees to allow the plane to accelerate past 1000m/s.
Which engine is best for SSTO?
The R.A.P.I.E.R. engines appear ideal for the SSTO designs, as they remove the need for separate atmospheric and space engines. However, R.A.P.I.E.R. engines are slightly less fuel-efficient than dedicated engines and so it is possible to achieve greater range by utilising some combination of both jet and liquid-fuel engines.