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and landings independent of atmospheric conditions and runways.
 
and landings independent of atmospheric conditions and runways.
  
It comes with the stock Orbiter install.
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Despite accomodating a maximum of 5 crew, including the pilot, the Delta-glider features a relatively simplistic cockpit layout and is intended to be piloted by just one. This makes it a very versatile craft for multiple missions, and increases its viability as a passenger shuttle.
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It comes with the stock Orbiter install, in which it is named using the conventions of DG-## and GL-##.
  
 
The [[scramjet]] variant, Deltaglider-S, splits its main fuel tank into 10,400kg for the main drives and 4,000kg for the scramjets.
 
The [[scramjet]] variant, Deltaglider-S, splits its main fuel tank into 10,400kg for the main drives and 4,000kg for the scramjets.
 
Their effective operating range is [[Mach]] 3-8.
 
Their effective operating range is [[Mach]] 3-8.
  
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==Related spacecraft add-ons==
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As the most well known spacecraft in Orbiter, flown on almost every Orbiter users first flight, the Delta Glider has spawned many similar vessels based on the original mesh & design concept. Examples include:
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* ''[[DeltaGlider-XR1]]'' - an enhanced Deltaglider with damage model and complex subsystems [http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=3892]
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* ''[[DeltaGlider IV-2]]'' - An enhanced Deltaglider spacecraft with damage model and complex subsystems [http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=3886]
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* ''[[Deltaglider EX]]'' - A bigger Deltaglider-like spacecraft with advanced propulsion system [http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=1074]
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* ''[[Deltaglider HR]]'' - An enhanced Deltaglider with high resolution meshes [http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=2012]
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==Gallery==
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<gallery widths="200" heights="200">
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DeltaGliderOrbiter2001.jpg|Delta-glider in Orbiter 2001
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DeltaGliderOrbiter2002.jpg|Delta-glider in Orbiter 2002
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DeltaGlider-orbiter2002p3.jpg|<center>Delta-glider in Orbiter 2002P3</center>
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DeltaGlider-Orbiter2003P2.jpg|<center>Delta-glider in Orbiter 2003P2</center>
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DeltaGlider-Orbiter2005P1.jpg|<center>Delta-glider in Orbiter 2005P1</center>
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DeltaGlider-Orbiter2006P1.jpg|<center>Delta-glider in Orbiter 2006P1</center>
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</gallery>
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[[Category: Articles]]
 
[[Category:Vessels of Orbiter]]
 
[[Category:Vessels of Orbiter]]

Latest revision as of 11:55, 8 October 2024

Delta-glider
DG-Scrshot1.jpg
Delta-glider in atmosphere
Description
Role Glider
Full name Delta-glider
Crew 1
Passengers 4
First flight date unknown
Entered service date unknown
Manufacturer unknown
Dimensions
Length 17.76 m
Height 4.93 m
Wingspan 17.86 m
Wing area 160 m2
Masses
Empty 12,000 kg
Fuel 14,400 kg
RCS fuel 600 kg
Max. take-off 27,000 kg
Inertia PMI 15.5 / 22.1 / 7.7 m2
Performance
Max. delta-v 31.5 km/s
Max. accel 20 m/s2
Stall CL 1.0
Stall AOA 20°

The Delta-glider is the ideal ship for the novice pilot to get spaceborne. Its futuristic design concept, high thrust and extremely low fuel consumption make it easy to achieve orbit, and it can even be used for interplanetary travel. The winged design provides aircraft-like handling in the lower atmosphere, while the vertically mounted hover-thrusters allow vertical takeoffs and landings independent of atmospheric conditions and runways.

Despite accomodating a maximum of 5 crew, including the pilot, the Delta-glider features a relatively simplistic cockpit layout and is intended to be piloted by just one. This makes it a very versatile craft for multiple missions, and increases its viability as a passenger shuttle.

It comes with the stock Orbiter install, in which it is named using the conventions of DG-## and GL-##.

The scramjet variant, Deltaglider-S, splits its main fuel tank into 10,400kg for the main drives and 4,000kg for the scramjets. Their effective operating range is Mach 3-8.


Related spacecraft add-ons[edit]

As the most well known spacecraft in Orbiter, flown on almost every Orbiter users first flight, the Delta Glider has spawned many similar vessels based on the original mesh & design concept. Examples include:

Gallery[edit]