The InvertaSOAR is a breakthrough un-crewed spaceplane configuration that combines elements of waveriders and lifting bodies. This innovative vehicle features a lower half with a waverider geometry consisting of an inlet ramp, a dual-mode airbreathing propulsion system, and a shared single-expansion ramp nozzle. The upper half adopts a lifting body design with ogival delta wings shielded by ablative heat tiles and houses propellant tanks for rocket fuel.
By inverting during reentry, the InvertaSOAR exposes its heat shield, protecting the waverider section along with the propulsion system and landing gear. Equipped with the geometry for Synergetic Orbital Ascent and Reentry (SOAR), the InvertaSOAR showcases its unique capability to efficiently ascend to orbit and safely return to Earth.
GENERAL INFO
- Successors 1 craft(s)
- Created On: Windows
- Game Version: 1.1.108.2
- Price: $4,313,415k
- Number of Parts: 129
- Dimensions: 23 m x 58 m x 100 m
PERFORMANCE
- Total Delta V: 1.7km/s
- Total Thrust: 48.3MN
- Engines: 20
- Wet Mass: 4.72E+6kg
- Dry Mass: 2.07E+6kg
STAGES
| Stage | Engines | Delta V | Thrust | Burn | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 1.7km/s | 48.3MN | 2.1m | 4.72E+6kg |
| 2 | 4 | 0m/s | 0N | 0s | 4.72E+6kg |
| 3 | 6 | 0m/s | 0N | 0s | 4.72E+6kg |
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4,665 sacr3dbac0n0+1 10 months ago
@TomKerbal Only for the ramjets. All else is untinkered excluding some minor cosmetic parts.
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1,682 TomKerbal10 months ago
Interesting design. There is tinkering used, I see, for physical properties as well ? I have a lot of problems with my untinkered heatshields in RSS, so that questions are very interesting for me. Your design seems to be very promising.
TO INVERT CONTROL INPUTS switch from "Ascent Command Chip" to "Reentry Command Chip". Use heading lock for flight.