Stock SSTO spaceplane configured for use in 1:5 solar systems
HOTOL, or Horizontal Take-Off and Landing, was a conceptual design for single-stage spaceplane targeted to carry 7 to 8 tons to LEO. The vehicle features a unique airbreathing combined-cycle propulsion system. However, the ambitious launch system was plagued by numerous problems, most notably, issues with aerodynamic balance as fuel burns.
This rendition has no such issues and weighing about 17,500 tons, it is capable of bringing 300 tons to orbit. As such, it is loaded with a dummy payload aft of the vehicle.
Rocket-assisted takeoff is required. Do not expect jets to accelerate the vehicle past Mach 1. They serve to push the it up to 5 km. At that point, when all jet fuel is burned, ignite the rocket engines and assume a steep 35 to 40 degree climb to orbit. Retract landing gear immediately after takeoff!!
GENERAL INFO
- Created On: Windows
- Game Version: 0.9.918.1
- Price: $1,082,860k
- Number of Parts: 244
- Dimensions: 56 m x 191 m x 329 m
PERFORMANCE
- Total Delta V: 4.5km/s
- Total Thrust: 246.8MN
- Engines: 8
- Wet Mass: 1.75E+7kg
- Dry Mass: 3.74E+6kg
STAGES
| Stage | Engines | Delta V | Thrust | Burn | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 4.5km/s | 246.8MN | 2.7m | 1.72E+7kg |
| 3 | 2 | 0m/s | 0N | 0s | 1.72E+7kg |
