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Kerbal-Empire — Heavy Lifter/Moon Rocket

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Published: 2014-11-29 16:44:07 +0000 UTC; Views: 2159; Favourites: 41; Downloads: 0
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Description My attempt at a modern Lunar rocket like the Saturn V was. It is 119.2 meters tall, compared to Saturn V (110.6 m), the N1 (105 m), and SLS (107m). Detailed statistics will be coming quite soon in the future, as soon as I can do all the necessary calculations.

Credit to Atomic Rockets for the information on open-cycle gas-core nuclear thermal rockets as well as in general.

The 'fins' on the nuclear stage are aerodynamic heat radiators, because the nominal operating temperature of that engine is 20,700°C.

Made in Paint.NET.
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Comments: 7

morbiusx33 [2015-11-21 13:59:21 +0000 UTC]

Good work! You've done the math.

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mikusingularity [2014-12-02 05:56:21 +0000 UTC]

I saw you on the NationStates forums (I'm Hatsunia)! Nice work!

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Stratocracy [2014-11-30 14:26:53 +0000 UTC]

so the OCGSR rocket goes where?

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Kerbal-Empire In reply to Stratocracy [2014-11-30 14:55:40 +0000 UTC]

It can replace the chemically-fueled second stage.

I'm also considering changing that engine for a liquid-core one since its operating temperature is a lot lower.

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Shroomworks [2014-11-29 21:10:17 +0000 UTC]

A very cool and modern looking rocket. Good job

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Kerbal-Empire In reply to Shroomworks [2014-11-29 22:05:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I am enjoying doing lineart of stuff like this, I have to admit.

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Shroomworks In reply to Kerbal-Empire [2014-11-30 00:50:41 +0000 UTC]

I believe that. It's always great to do something creative. As soon as i get my motovation for Blender back,i might even be able to make a 3D model of your rocket

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