[TML] Low tech ship design

[Ewan Quibell]

Thad Coons wrote:
> I'm using Andy Akins'  FF&S2 spreadsheet for my designs, but I could
> use some hints from more experienced ship designers.
> 
> I have two craft in mind. First is a TL 8  Earth-to-Orbit combination,
> probably
> a two-stage to orbit (1st stage atmospheric, 2nd stage rocket), with both
> components fully reusable. Has anyone tried designing such a thing?

I don't know if it's what you are looking for as they are MT but have a 
look here:

	http://www.skaran.net/megatraveller/megindex.html

or the Dean files here:

	http://traveller.mu.org/archive/DeanFiles/SHIP0000.HTM

both have TL8 space ships and boats/space planes.

> The other is a jump drive test vehicle, which would start out at
> effectively Jump-0. set (obviously) at a later time than the early craft.
> Any suggestions on how to handle this?

No got me there. Anyway hope this helps.

Best regards,

Ewan
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