We're back from the break and I think it's about time we started posting a little more frequently about this game we're working on. Every Monday I'm going to post something about the development of the game. We'll call this my New Year's resolution.
Today I'm excited to introduce the first engine we've developed for SimpleRockets 2: The Mage I engine. It was inspired by a real-world rocket engine, but I'll leave that to you to figure out.
Here are its current stats, though to be honest they may change multiple times before we release the game.
- Thrust: 400 kN
- Mass: 450 kg
- Price: $1,000,000
- Height: 2.4 m
- Diameter: 1.0 m
- Max Gimbal Angle: 5 degrees
- Fuel Consumption: 175 L/s
- Specific Impulse: 287 s
- Max Torque: 5 Nm (achieved by gimbaling the turbopump exhaust)
Here's a bonus shot of it in action.
I miss the old engine designs
I like this
i love how all the old parts are compatable with newer versions
Me too.
VERY EXPENSIVE?
And so it began... I remember seeing this post when it was new. Time goes by quickly..
I think the engine is based off the Merlin 1 but the thrust is based off the never built Merlin 1B.
It would be good if the thrust of this engine has about the thrust of a Merlin 1D. Would a Mage II be based on a Raptor?
Yes, I hope you got what you were wanting @MrNarwhal35
@MyMessage That comment includes the Apex, if that's what you're referring to..
Hmm... well if you look at the newest blog.... @MrNarwhal35
These engines are kind of under powered compared to the Merlin I... I'm trying to come up with a design for an engine configuration but none of them are practical using these because the engines aren't powerful enough... ugh
by naming it the mage I
that means there will be another rocket called the ''mage II''
interesting...
I love the extra touch of gimballing the actual turbo pump.
@MrTaco Thanks M8
one more stat for you:
turbopump cycle: open
the difference between an open and closed cycle is where the exhaust is vented. in a closed cycle the exhaust is vented through the main engine bell.
NO SMOKING IN VACUUM!
@AndrewGarrison Will you add engines like the Saturn V's F-1 Engines?
Looks really good, I love how you added the Liquid cooling tubes on the external injection chamber.
@AndrewGarrison Yeah boi!
@AndrewGarrison whopeee more engines please
@Astrocat2374 We have plans for a Mage Vacuum. Those nozzles are enormous!
@AndrewGarrison
Could you please consider making engine designs more realistic? Engines used in vacuum have a larger engine bell than those used at sea level. I would love for this to be reflected in your models.
Elon would be proud :)
AndrewGarrison you should make a engine that is very powerful and it can take alot of stuff up
Like the thruster I ment