Orbiter addon by Andrew Thielmann (igel)
atil@pin-plus.ca
Block L is an upper (orbital) stage for the famous Russian rocket known as R-7 family. R-7 with block L is known as Molniya rocket.
Big thanks to astronavt (Dmitry Pritykin) for the most realistic and sophisticated R-7 rocket family addon!
Big thanks to all participants of the testing for the great attention to details, wonderful feedback, valuable comments and ideas!
Big thanks to the unknown source for the good-looking exhaust texture!
This addon currently supports fully automated launch into the non-ecliptic translunar trajectory or into Molniya-type trajectory. Planet trajectories are planned for future updates.
PAYLOAD xxx APOINT 0 0 -Z PDIR 0 0 -1 PROT 1 0 0
Trajectory type (skip this parameter for the default translunar trajectory):
TARGET MOLNIYA
For general Molniys rocket assembly (all the stuff below the block L), use the following vessels specially updated for the Molniya scenarios:
- for fairing mesh (in fairingProgress vessel description): | r7_fairing_molniya_M |
- for block I (third stage): | r7_blockI_M |
- for launch pad: | r7_launchpad_M |
C | cycle through rockectcams in the cockpit view |
M | toggle between manual and autopilot mode; |
J | jettison BOZ (ullage stage) or payload; |
Ctrl J | toggle focus switching for the following payload jetison; |
+ | start main engine ignition sequence; |
- | stop main engine - forever! |
NOTE: Only PROGRADE, RETROGRADE and KILLROT modes work in manual control mode.
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