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| − | + | The '''Stratolauncher''' is a large drone carrying a medium weight satelite launcher. It is based off of the [[w:Scaled Composites Stratolaunch|Scaled Composites Model 351]]. | |
| − | The | + | [[File:Stratolauncher on the runway.png|thumbnail|right|The Stratolauncher on the runway ( [[1.0.5]] )]] |
| − | == Description == | + | == Craft Description == |
{{Quote|A Large drone plane designed to carry a rocket to an altitude of 10km and launch it from there. The drone can then theoretically return to the runway to be reused, provided avionics work.|Squad}} | {{Quote|A Large drone plane designed to carry a rocket to an altitude of 10km and launch it from there. The drone can then theoretically return to the runway to be reused, provided avionics work.|Squad}} | ||
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=== Rocket === | === Rocket === | ||
| − | + | [[File:Stratolauncher_Probe.png|thumbnail|right|Stratolauncher payload in orbit([[1.0.5]].]] | |
The Stratolauncher's rocket has an [[RT-10 "Hammer" Solid Fuel Booster]] pushing an [[LV-909]]-powered second stage, which pushes a satellite with several science instruments and an [[ion engine]]. | The Stratolauncher's rocket has an [[RT-10 "Hammer" Solid Fuel Booster]] pushing an [[LV-909]]-powered second stage, which pushes a satellite with several science instruments and an [[ion engine]]. | ||
{{Stock craft}} | {{Stock craft}} | ||
[[Category:Stock craft]] | [[Category:Stock craft]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:04, 7 August 2016
The Stratolauncher is a large drone carrying a medium weight satelite launcher. It is based off of the Scaled Composites Model 351.
The Stratolauncher on the runway ( 1.0.5 )
Craft Description
| “ | A Large drone plane designed to carry a rocket to an altitude of 10km and launch it from there. The drone can then theoretically return to the runway to be reused, provided avionics work. — Squad |
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Specifications
Carrier
The Stratolauncher's carrier aircraft, like its real-world inspiration, is powered by six J-33 "Wheesley" Basic Jet Engines. Control is provided by a Stayputnik Mk. 1, with SAS capability provided by a CH-J3 Fly-By-Wire Avionics Hub.
Rocket
Stratolauncher payload in orbit(1.0.5.
The Stratolauncher's rocket has an RT-10 "Hammer" Solid Fuel Booster pushing an LV-909-powered second stage, which pushes a satellite with several science instruments and an ion engine.
