XR Fleet
Rocket Assisted Take Off (RATO) Systems Evaluation
Release 1.1 (XR2 and XR5 dual-stage boosters)
- by Carmen A
- Concept & Prototype Development by Axertan
=== Please see PDF documentation in the package for further information ===
=== Demonstration Video - XR5-ER100 "Spirit of Commerce" with RATO packs ===
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWqvd4_HopUContentsThree (3) prepackaged scenarios for the Deltaglider IV, XR2 Ravenstar and XR5 Vanguard.Three (3) configurations external stores - 500 gallon drop tank, JATO bottles (quad pack) and Castor I solid rocket booster.
The JATOs and SRB come in two configurations you may use for your own experiments. The first is a "realistic ISP" setting with present-day fuel and rocket performance. The second, loaded by default in the XR test scenarios, are representative of future propulsive technology as featured by Altea Aerospace's space fleet.**IMPORTANT** This is not a standalone package. You require the following addons:
1. Velcro Rockets for basic booster functionality. This addon is fully based on Velcro Rockets.
http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=3388
2. Spacecraft2.dll and Spacecraft3.dll (with updates) from Vinka's website
http://users.swing.be/vinka/
3. Altea Aerospace XR-class spaceplanes
http://www.alteaaerospace.com/
4. (OPTIONAL) Latest Deltaglider IV and Wideawake International
5. (INCLUDED) XR5 Extended Range Payload Systems Release 1
For Vanguard payload bay fuel tanks, etc.