Space plane take-off & landing using only basic parts?
In the 0.24 science tree I've unlocked the Aerodynamics (tech tree tier 4), which contains the first space plane parts you can unlock.
It does not contain any landing gear. :-|
1) Can one even build a plane that takes off from a runway with these parts? 2) If so, could it land?
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How do you land a space plane in KSP?
To land the plane, you need to touch down on your landing gear as gently as you can. The landing gear on the Aeris-3A is the LY-10 landing gear, which has a maximum impact speed of 50 m/s. You can control your speed both by changing your thrust and by pitching up and down.How do you take off in KSP?
Generally, aircraft require longer distance for taking off than landing roll. The standard definition for take-off phase is from the start of acceleration (stopped aircraft) to the point where aircraft reaches 35 ft above ground. Similarly, the landing phase is from 35 ft to the final stop.Space Shuttle Launch Audio - play LOUD (no music) HD 1080p
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