What is the most efficient rocket engine in KSP?

The J-33 “Wheesley” Turbofan Engine is designed for low-altitude flight and is most efficient at lower speeds and in thicker atmosphere. The Wheesley doesn’t produce a huge amount of thrust but is very fuel efficient. It produces maximum thrust at around Mach 1.6 to 1.8.

How do you get into orbit in Kerbal space program?

Steps to Orbit and Back

1. Launch Preparation. Set thrust to maximum by hitting Z.
2. Accelerate to 100 m/s. Launch by hitting the space bar and keep the rocket pointed straight up until the vehicle’s speed is 100 m/s.
3. Pitch 10 degrees East.
4. Stage.
5. Get apoapsis above 70 km.
6. Get periapsis above 70 km.
7. De-orbiting.
8. Re-entry.

Why do rockets flip?

As the rocket tries to rotate around its center of mass the fins expose more surface area to the air-flow. This increases the drag on the fins, which is stronger than the drag on the nose. The result is the tail-drag pulls the tail back in line. The rocket is stable and will point its nose into the wind.

Where should the center of mass be on a rocket KSP?

The center of lift is more complex, but in most cases it should be near the COM but on the tailward side and centered side-to-side, and possibly top-to-bottom, while in flight; otherwise the craft may pitch or yaw more uncontrollably the faster it goes.

What is ISP Kerbal?

From Kerbal Space Program Wiki. The specific impulse (usually written as Isp, or in-game as ISP) defines the efficiency of an engine. It is thrust per the rate of fuel consumption. Or equivalently, it is change in momentum per amount of fuel consumed.

What is the strongest KSP engine?

S3 KS-25×4
The S3 KS-25×4 “Mammoth” Liquid Fuel Engine is a size 3 liquid fuel engine. It is the most powerful (and most expensive) engine available in the game.

What is the fastest jet engine in KSP?

TOP SPEED IN STOCK 1.0.4:

• Nefrums Has made it to Mach 5.15 and a speed of 1554.7 m/s before it exploded and made jebs body into monocles spread into the atomsphere XD.
• Zipmafia a Veteran Has reappeared from the blackness and has made it to Mach 4.45 and has breached the speed of 1531.9 m/s.

What kind of rocket does Kerbal Space Program use?

Historically I’ve been using a LOT of rockets and a LOT of fuel in order to achieve successful flights — burning 6-8 BACC “Thumper” Solid Fuel Boosters to lift a payload of 2-4 FL-T800 Fuel Tanks so I can get into a stable orbit, then I burn an entire FL-T800 Fuel Tank just to do a flyby of the moon.

Why is the Kerbal Space Program tilting to one side?

Sounds like fuel is not draining in a symmetrical fashion, so your Centre of Mass is shifting off to one side causing an imbalance. It could also be a gimbal issue. If you’re using liquid fuel side boosters try locking the gimbals on the booster engines, or using engines that don’t have a gimbal.

What happens if I launch a rocket into the Kerbal Milkyway?

Ive bin in the whole kerbal milkyway, but if i launch a rocket now the rocket will tilt very fast and become uncontrollable and unstable after 10 seconds after the launch. I didnt even get a propper orbit.

How does the VAB work to tilt a rocket?

In the VAB pick up the main part (Usually the capsule) to pick up the whole rocket, then rotate it 90 degrees and put it down, launch and see if it now tilts in another direction.