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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 '''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]]. | ||
− | [[File:Stratolauncher on the runway.png|thumbnail|right|The Stratolauncher on the runway ([[1.0.5]])]] | + | [[File:Stratolauncher on the runway.png|thumbnail|right|The Stratolauncher on the runway ( [[1.0.5]] )]] |
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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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]] |
Revision as of 09:03, 31 January 2016
The Stratolauncher is a large drone carrying a medium weight satelite launcher. It is based off of the Scaled Composites Model 351.
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
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.