The Artic Tern is a rocket launched reusable space plane. It was already featured here with its booster (SSTO & Reusable) https://www.simplerockets.com/c/RBXL5R/RSP-1-x-SSTO-Reusable-Booster

Craft Infos:

  • Its folding wings (AG7) are designed to help the craft fit under a fairing
  • Use Gyro (AG2) for space maneuvers
  • Has a great efficiency (isp=361s) and more than 2000m/s of delta V but a low power
  • Atmospheric reentry should be performed at max. 10% fuel and using the reentry drag flaps (AG3)
  • Drag Flaps can also be used to increase lift and as air brakes
  • Do not land using Drag Flaps
  • Landing Speed = 60 m/s
  • Has a docking port
  • The craft is super easy to fly and land and is highly maneuvrable
  • Has solar panels

GENERAL INFO

  • Created On: iOS
  • Game Version: 0.9.404.0
  • Price: $647k
  • Number of Parts: 143
  • Dimensions: 3 m x 6 m x 11 m

PERFORMANCE

  • Total Delta V: 2.1km/s
  • Total Thrust: 26kN
  • Engines: 2
  • Wet Mass: 11,473kg
  • Dry Mass: 6,079kg

STAGES

Stage Engines Delta V Thrust Burn Mass
1 2 2.1km/s 26kN 11.6m 11,473kg

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