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its [[hover thrusters]] for takeoff and landing. [[Aerodynamic control surfaces]] are not supported in
 
its [[hover thrusters]] for takeoff and landing. [[Aerodynamic control surfaces]] are not supported in
 
the current version, but attitude control can be performed via the [[RCS|reaction control system]].
 
the current version, but attitude control can be performed via the [[RCS|reaction control system]].
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The Shuttle-PB has been somewhat neglected in recent versions of Orbiter, having only a basic aerodynamic model and no [[instrument panel]] or animations. It is also not capable of horizontal takeoff or landing and it has no retro engine. The reason for this may be in its usefulness as a test platform for developers; Dansteph has used a compatible version as an example for [[Orbitersound]], [[UMMU]], and UCGO.
 
The Shuttle-PB has been somewhat neglected in recent versions of Orbiter, having only a basic aerodynamic model and no [[instrument panel]] or animations. It is also not capable of horizontal takeoff or landing and it has no retro engine. The reason for this may be in its usefulness as a test platform for developers; Dansteph has used a compatible version as an example for [[Orbitersound]], [[UMMU]], and UCGO.
  
 
[[Category:Vessels of Orbiter]]
 
[[Category:Vessels of Orbiter]]

Revision as of 17:07, 10 December 2012

Shuttle-PB
Shuttle PB.jpg
Shuttle-PB
Description
Role Single-crew exploratory vehicle
Full name Shuttle-PB
Crew 1
Passengers none
First flight date unknown
Entered service date unknown
Manufacturer unknown
Dimensions
Length 6.8 m
Height 5.2 m
Wingspan 2.4 m
Wing area
Masses
Empty 500 kg
Fuel 750 kg
RCS fuel n/a
Max. take-off 1,250 kg
Inertia PMI - m2
Performance
Max. delta-v 45.8 km/s
Max. accel 60 m/s2
Stall CL
Stall AOA

The Shuttle-PB is a small, very agile single-seat spacecraft. It produces little lift in atmospheric flight, and depends on its hover thrusters for takeoff and landing. Aerodynamic control surfaces are not supported in the current version, but attitude control can be performed via the reaction control system.


The Shuttle-PB has been somewhat neglected in recent versions of Orbiter, having only a basic aerodynamic model and no instrument panel or animations. It is also not capable of horizontal takeoff or landing and it has no retro engine. The reason for this may be in its usefulness as a test platform for developers; Dansteph has used a compatible version as an example for Orbitersound, UMMU, and UCGO.