Kerbal Space Program

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A collection of aircraft I've designed, tried and tested, all using only stock parts. Some are reliable old workhorses such as the various Rapier marks, others I've flown once or twice just for contracts or specific goals. Give them a try, and feel free to leave feedback on handling, design, or improvements if you spot anything that needs tweaking.

NB// Some aircraft use action groups for specific stuff. I can never remember what I set them as until I check in the hangar before each flight, so please do check control groups before hitting the skies. Where possible (and I've remembered to do so), I've added Action Group details in the craft-file description in both the workshop and the in-game editor.

Cheers,
Osprey

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The various air-frame and number decals on the aircraft are from the 'ID Flags and Decals' mod by TerraVexillar. https://www.curseforge.com/kerbal/ksp-mods/id-flags-and-decals/. This mod is not necessary to use these aircraft, the flag-plates on the vehicles will simply load in blank, and you can select your own flags or remove them as you see fit.
Items (14)
Cutlass Mk.3
Created by Dr Osprey
Supersonic, high-altitude reconnaisance and science aircraft. RCS thrusters are equipped for high-altitude attitude control. Crew: 2 AG3: Run science modules...
Rapier Mk.2
Created by Dr Osprey
Short-range science and aerial data collection aircraft. Easy to fly and ideal for simple contract delivery. Part count of 30 making it ideal for starting-level hangars. Crew: 1...
Excalibur Mk.2
Created by Dr Osprey
Very-long-range seaplane for atmospheric data-collection. Derived from the Scimitar long-range survey aircraft, the Excalibur has an operational altitude of just over 10km, and while capable of circumnavigation of Kerbin, has only limited extra fuel should...
Broadsword Mk.3
Created by Dr Osprey
Long-range transport designed for deploying air-droppable cargo. Can deliver a payload of up to 30t to any drop-location on Kerbin, with enough fuel to return and land at KSC. Comes pre-equipped with four basic air-drop probes for biome science. Crew: 2 (+...
Broadsword Mk.3s
Created by Dr Osprey
Resource-scanning variant of the Broadsword airframe, replacing the cargo bay with additional fuel capacity and an onboard M4435 narrow-band scanner for long-range resource survey flights. This aircraft can fly to and scan any location on Kerbin, with enou...
Greatsword Mk.4a
Created by Dr Osprey
Long-range transport designed to land and deploy wide-wheelbase vehicles using a hydraulic arm located inside the cargo bay. Can deliver a total payload of up to 60t to any land location on Kerbin, with enough fuel to return and land at KSC, or carry a 40t...
Scimitar Mk.4
Created by Dr Osprey
Very-long-range atmospheric data-collection aircraft with a maximum operational altitude of just over 10km. With disposable fuel pods (staged), the Scimitar is capable of circumnavigation of Kerbin with spare fuel for landing circuits and some manoeuvring ...
Greatsword Mk.4b
Created by Dr Osprey
Long-range transport designed to land and deploy wide-wheelbase vehicles using a hydraulic arm located inside the cargo bay. Can deliver a full complement of passengers and a cargo payload of up to 20t to any land location on Kerbin, with enough fuel to re...
Claymore Mk.4a
Created by Dr Osprey
Cargo transporter variant of the Claymore Mk.4, capable of carrying 45t in a circumnavigation of Kerbin. Payloads of up to 75t can be lifted, however this significantly reduces the distance performance of the aircraft, and refuelling after landing may be r...
Claymore Mk.4b
Created by Dr Osprey
Passenger transport variant of the Claymore Mk.4, capable of carrying 64 passengers and 4 crew to any land location on Kerbin, with enough fuel to land, taxi and take-off on a return flight to KSC. Crew: 2 (+2 Passengers) Cabin: 64 passengers AG1: Toggle f...
Rapier Mk.5b
Created by Dr Osprey
Short range science and aerial data collection aircraft. Easy to fly, and when equipped with external drop-tanks can reach the polar regions from KSC, though not with fuel for a return trip. Optimal cruise altitude of 7km. The Mk.5b variant replaces the fu...
Rapier Mk.5a
Created by Dr Osprey
Medium-short range science and aerial data collection aircraft. Easy to fly, and when equipped with external drop-tanks can reach the polar regions from KSC, though not with fuel for a return trip. Optimal cruise altitude of 7km. Crew: 1...
Falchion Mk.5
Created by Dr Osprey
Long-range, supersonic atmospheric-data collection vessel. At recommended cruise, the Falchion can circumnavigate Kerbin in just over a single hour from take-off with fuel to spare. Capable of high-altitude (>18km) flight, equipped with RCS thrusters for a...
Claymore Mk.4c
Created by Dr Osprey
Fuel-tanker variant of the Claymore Mk.4, capable of carrying 23,000 units of liquid fuel, and circumnavigating Kerbin, though doing so will drastically reduce the available fuel after transport. (Note: for compatibility for unmodded games, no fuelling por...