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BetterSRBs v1.2.7

02 Sep 17:12
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v1.2.7

  • Updated internal names for SpaceY-Lifters.

Description

BetterSRBs modifies solid rocket boosters in Kerbal Space Program. Although some new parts are added, this is really not a parts mod. The purpose is to fix deficiencies in existing SRBs so that their performance and physical properties are internally consistent and closer to real life.

SRBs continue to have mass ratios comparable to the stock game, but specific impulse has been increased to lifelike values. Dry masses, fuel loads, and thrusts are computed in a realistic manner based on the physical dimensions of the part.

These changes result in improved SRB performance, both in terms of efficiency and total impulse. This improved performance must come at a price, so SRBs are now significantly more expensive. On a cost vs. performance basis, the price of SRBs remains comparable to the stock game.

Also implemented is the use of thrust curves to vary thrust during a burn in a realistic way. And with the addition of B9 Part Switch, the player can select from different fuel grain geometries to obtain the thrust curve best suited to one's needs.

New Parts

BetterSRBs adds parts to fill the need for a more diverse range of SRBs in the stock game. The parts added are just rescaled duplicates of existing parts, though with new textures to give them a distinctive appearance. There are now 1.875-meter versions of the Thumper and Kickback solid fuel boosters. Also added is a 1.875m nose cone and a 1.875 x 1.25m adapter.

Requirements

ModuleManager

Recommended Mods

B9 Part Switch - While not expressly required, B9 Part Switch allows part variants not otherwise available.

SmartParts - SRB Monitor auto-stages SRBs when the thrust-to-weight ratio falls below a specified value.

Supported Mods

In addition to modifying the stock parts, configs are also included to modify the SRBs of the following part packs:

  • SpaceY Heavy Lifters
  • KW Rocketry Rebalanced
  • NovaPunch Rebalanced
  • RLA Reborn
  • ReStockPlus
  • Mk3 Stockalike Expansion

Also included is RealPlume support for the added SRBs.

Installation Instructions

  1. Download BetterSRBs v1.2.7.

  2. Copy from [Download]\GameData\ to [KSP]\GameData\ the folder BetterSRBs and all its contents.

BetterSRBs v1.2.6

01 Jul 03:28
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v1.2.6

  • Deleted texture variants for S2 SRB-KD50 "Lance".

Description

BetterSRBs modifies solid rocket boosters in Kerbal Space Program. Although some new parts are added, this is really not a parts mod. The purpose is to fix deficiencies in existing SRBs so that their performance and physical properties are internally consistent and closer to real life.

SRBs continue to have mass ratios comparable to the stock game, but specific impulse has been increased to lifelike values. Dry masses, fuel loads, and thrusts are computed in a realistic manner based on the physical dimensions of the part.

These changes result in improved SRB performance, both in terms of efficiency and total impulse. This improved performance must come at a price, so SRBs are now significantly more expensive. On a cost vs. performance basis, the price of SRBs remains comparable to the stock game.

Also implemented is the use of thrust curves to vary thrust during a burn in a realistic way. And with the addition of B9 Part Switch, the player can select from different fuel grain geometries to obtain the thrust curve best suited to one's needs.

New Parts

BetterSRBs adds parts to fill the need for a more diverse range of SRBs in the stock game. The parts added are just rescaled duplicates of existing parts, though with new textures to give them a distinctive appearance. There are now 1.875-meter versions of the Thumper and Kickback solid fuel boosters. Also added is a 1.875m nose cone and a 1.875 x 1.25m adapter.

Requirements

ModuleManager

Recommended Mods

B9 Part Switch - While not expressly required, B9 Part Switch allows part variants not otherwise available.

SmartParts - SRB Monitor auto-stages SRBs when the thrust-to-weight ratio falls below a specified value.

Supported Mods

In addition to modifying the stock parts, configs are also included to modify the SRBs of the following part packs:

  • SpaceY Heavy Lifters
  • KW Rocketry Rebalanced
  • NovaPunch Rebalanced
  • RLA Reborn
  • ReStockPlus
  • Mk3 Stockalike Expansion

Also included is RealPlume support for the added SRBs.

Installation Instructions

  1. Download BetterSRBs v1.2.6.

  2. Copy from [Download]\GameData\ to [KSP]\GameData\ the folder BetterSRBs and all its contents.

BetterSRBs v1.2.5

30 Jun 16:51
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v1.2.5

  • Revised for KSP v1.12.1.

Description

BetterSRBs modifies solid rocket boosters in Kerbal Space Program. Although some new parts are added, this is really not a parts mod. The purpose is to fix deficiencies in existing SRBs so that their performance and physical properties are internally consistent and closer to real life.

SRBs continue to have mass ratios comparable to the stock game, but specific impulse has been increased to lifelike values. Dry masses, fuel loads, and thrusts are computed in a realistic manner based on the physical dimensions of the part.

These changes result in improved SRB performance, both in terms of efficiency and total impulse. This improved performance must come at a price, so SRBs are now significantly more expensive. On a cost vs. performance basis, the price of SRBs remains comparable to the stock game.

Also implemented is the use of thrust curves to vary thrust during a burn in a realistic way. And with the addition of B9 Part Switch, the player can select from different fuel grain geometries to obtain the thrust curve best suited to one's needs.

New Parts

BetterSRBs adds parts to fill the need for a more diverse range of SRBs in the stock game. The parts added are just rescaled duplicates of existing parts, though with new textures to give them a distinctive appearance. There are now 1.875-meter versions of the Thumper and Kickback solid fuel boosters. Also added is a 1.875m nose cone and a 1.875 x 1.25m adapter.

Requirements

ModuleManager

Recommended Mods

B9 Part Switch - While not expressly required, B9 Part Switch allows part variants not otherwise available.

SmartParts - SRB Monitor auto-stages SRBs when the thrust-to-weight ratio falls below a specified value.

Supported Mods

In addition to modifying the stock parts, configs are also included to modify the SRBs of the following part packs:

  • SpaceY Heavy Lifters
  • KW Rocketry Rebalanced
  • NovaPunch Rebalanced
  • RLA Reborn
  • ReStockPlus
  • Mk3 Stockalike Expansion

Also included is RealPlume support for the added SRBs.

Installation Instructions

  1. Download BetterSRBs v1.2.5.

  2. Copy from [Download]\GameData\ to [KSP]\GameData\ the folder BetterSRBs and all its contents.

BetterSRBs v1.2.4

10 Oct 20:54
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v1.2.4

  • Added support for Mk3 Stockalike Expansion.

Description

BetterSRBs modifies solid rocket boosters in Kerbal Space Program. Although some new parts are added, this is really not a parts mod. The purpose is to fix deficiencies in existing SRBs so that their performance and physical properties are internally consistent and closer to real life.

SRBs continue to have mass ratios comparable to the stock game, but specific impulse has been increased to lifelike values. Dry masses, fuel loads, and thrusts are computed in a realistic manner based on the physical dimensions of the part.

These changes result in improved SRB performance, both in terms of efficiency and total impulse. This improved performance must come at a price, so SRBs are now significantly more expensive. On a cost vs. performance basis, the price of SRBs remains comparable to the stock game.

Also implemented is the use of thrust curves to vary thrust during a burn in a realistic way. And with the addition of B9 Part Switch, the player can select from different fuel grain geometries to obtain the thrust curve best suited to one's needs.

New Parts

BetterSRBs adds parts to fill the need for a more diverse range of SRBs in the stock game. The parts added are just rescaled duplicates of existing parts, though with new textures to give them a distinctive appearance. There are now 1.875-meter versions of the Thumper and Kickback solid fuel boosters. Also added is a 1.875m nose cone and a 1.875 x 1.25m adapter.

Requirements

ModuleManager

Recommended Mods

B9 Part Switch - While not expressly required, B9 Part Switch allows part variants not otherwise available.

SmartParts - SRB Monitor auto-stages SRBs when the thrust-to-weight ratio falls below a specified value.

Supported Mods

In addition to modifying the stock parts, configs are also included to modify the SRBs of the following part packs:

  • SpaceY Heavy Lifters
  • KW Rocketry Rebalanced
  • NovaPunch Rebalanced
  • RLA Reborn
  • ReStockPlus
  • Mk3 Stockalike Expansion

Also included is RealPlume support for the added SRBs.

Installation Instructions

  1. Download BetterSRBs v1.2.4.

  2. Copy from [Download]\GameData\ to [KSP]\GameData\ the folder BetterSRBs and all its contents.

BetterSRBs v1.2.3

29 Jul 14:52
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BetterSRBs

This mod is licensed by Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs
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v1.2.3

  • Updated for KSP 1.10.1.

Description

BetterSRBs modifies solid rocket boosters in Kerbal Space Program. Although some new parts are added, this is really not a parts mod. The purpose is to fix deficiencies in existing SRBs so that their performance and physical properties are internally consistent and closer to real life.

SRBs continue to have mass ratios comparable to the stock game, but specific impulse has been increased to lifelike values. Dry masses, fuel loads, and thrusts are computed in a realistic manner based on the physical dimensions of the part.

These changes result in improved SRB performance, both in terms of efficiency and total impulse. This improved performance must come at a price, so SRBs are now significantly more expensive. On a cost vs. performance basis, the price of SRBs remains comparable to the stock game.

Also implemented is the use of thrust curves to vary thrust during a burn in a realistic way. And with the addition of B9 Part Switch, the player can select from different fuel grain geometries to obtain the thrust curve best suited to one's needs.

New Parts

BetterSRBs adds parts to fill the need for a more diverse range of SRBs in the stock game. The parts added are just rescaled duplicates of existing parts, though with new textures to give them a distinctive appearance. There are now 1.875-meter versions of the Thumper and Kickback solid fuel boosters. Also added is a 1.875m nose cone and a 1.875 x 1.25m adapter.

Requirements

ModuleManager

Recommended Mods

B9 Part Switch - While not expressly required, B9 Part Switch allows part variants not otherwise available.

SmartParts - SRB Monitor auto-stages SRBs when the thrust-to-weight ratio falls below a specified value.

Supported Mods

In addition to modifying the stock parts, configs are also included to modify the SRBs of the following part packs:

  • SpaceY Heavy Lifters
  • KW Rocketry Rebalanced
  • NovaPunch Rebalanced
  • RLA Reborn
  • ReStockPlus

Also included is RealPlume support for the added SRBs.

Installation Instructions

  1. Download BetterSRBs v1.2.3.

  2. Copy from [Download]\GameData\ to [KSP]\GameData\ the folder BetterSRBs and all its contents.

BetterSRBs v1.2.2

16 May 16:52
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This mod is licensed by Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs
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Changelog

v1.2.2

  • Deleted SRB upgrades.

Description

BetterSRBs modifies solid rocket boosters in Kerbal Space Program. Although some new parts are added, this is really not a parts mod. The purpose is to fix deficiencies in existing SRBs so that their performance and physical properties are internally consistent and closer to real life.

SRBs continue to have mass ratios comparable to the stock game, but specific impulse has been increased to lifelike values. Dry masses, fuel loads, and thrusts are computed in a realistic manner based on the physical dimensions of the part.

These changes result in improved SRB performance, both in terms of efficiency and total impulse. This improved performance must come at a price, so SRBs are now significantly more expensive. On a cost vs. performance basis, the price of SRBs remains comparable to the stock game.

Also implemented is the use of thrust curves to vary thrust during a burn in a realistic way. And with the addition of B9 Part Switch, the player can select from different fuel grain geometries to obtain the thrust curve best suited to one's needs.

New Parts

BetterSRBs adds parts to fill the need for a more diverse range of SRBs in the stock game. The parts added are just rescaled duplicates of existing parts, though with new textures to give them a distinctive appearance. There are now 1.875-meter versions of the Thumper and Kickback solid fuel boosters. Also added is a 1.875m nose cone and a 1.875 x 1.25m adapter.

Requirements

ModuleManager

Recommended Mods

B9 Part Switch - While not expressly required, B9 Part Switch allows part variants not otherwise available.

SmartParts - SRB Monitor auto-stages SRBs when the thrust-to-weight ratio falls below a specified value.

Supported Mods

In addition to modifying the stock parts, configs are also included to modify the SRBs of the following part packs:

  • SpaceY Heavy Lifters
  • KW Rocketry Rebalanced
  • NovaPunch Rebalanced
  • RLA Reborn
  • ReStockPlus

Also included is RealPlume support for the added SRBs.

Installation Instructions

  1. Download BetterSRBs v1.2.2.

  2. Copy from [Download]\GameData\ to [KSP]\GameData\ the folder BetterSRBs and all its contents.

BetterSRBs v1.2.1

31 Mar 15:19
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This mod is licensed by Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs
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Changelog

v1.2.1

  • Added support for ReStockPlus' TCK-2 'Castor' SRB.

Description

BetterSRBs modifies solid rocket boosters in Kerbal Space Program. Although some new parts are added, this is really not a parts mod. The purpose is to fix deficiencies in existing SRBs so that their performance and physical properties are internally consistent and closer to real life.

SRBs continue to have mass ratios comparable to the stock game, but specific impulse has been increased to lifelike values. Dry masses, fuel loads, and thrusts are computed in a realistic manner based on the physical dimensions of the part.

These changes result in improved SRB performance, both in terms of efficiency and total impulse. This improved performance must come at a price, so SRBs are now significantly more expensive. On a cost vs. performance basis, the price of SRBs remains comparable to the stock game.

Also implemented is the use of thrust curves to vary thrust during a burn in a realistic way. And with the addition of B9 Part Switch, the player can select from different fuel grain geometries to obtain the thrust curve best suited to one's needs.

New Parts

BetterSRBs adds parts to fill the need for a more diverse range of SRBs in the stock game. The parts added are just rescaled duplicates of existing parts, though with new textures to give them a distinctive appearance. There are now 1.875-meter versions of the Thumper and Kickback solid fuel boosters. Also added is a 1.875m nose cone and a 1.875 x 1.25m adapter.

Requirements

ModuleManager

Recommended Mods

B9 Part Switch - While not expressly required, B9 Part Switch allows part variants not otherwise available.

SmartParts - SRB Monitor auto-stages SRBs when the thrust-to-weight ratio falls below a specified value.

Supported Mods

In addition to modifying the stock parts, configs are also included to modify the SRBs of the following part packs:

  • SpaceY Heavy Lifters
  • KW Rocketry Rebalanced
  • NovaPunch Rebalanced
  • RLA Reborn
  • ReStockPlus

Also included is RealPlume support for the added SRBs.

Installation Instructions

  1. Download BetterSRBs v1.2.1.

  2. Copy from [Download]\GameData\ to [KSP]\GameData\ the folder BetterSRBs and all its contents.

BetterSRBs v1.2.0

18 Feb 19:33
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BetterSRBs

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Changelog

v1.2.0

  • Added selectable grain geometry using B9 Part Switch.
  • Tweaked default thrust curve.
  • Revived custom texture for BACC Mk2 "Ram" SRB.

Description

BetterSRBs modifies solid rocket boosters in Kerbal Space Program. Although some new parts are added, this is really not a parts mod. The purpose is to fix deficiencies in existing SRBs so that their performance and physical properties are internally consistent and closer to real life.

SRBs continue to have mass ratios comparable to the stock game, but specific impulse has been increased to lifelike values. Dry masses, fuel loads, and thrusts are computed in a realistic manner based on the physical dimensions of the part.

These changes result in improved SRB performance, both in terms of efficiency and total impulse. This improved performance must come at a price, so SRBs are now significantly more expensive. On a cost vs. performance basis, the price of SRBs remains comparable to the stock game.

Also implemented is the use of thrust curves to vary thrust during a burn in a realistic way. And with the addition of B9 Part Switch, the player can select from different fuel grain geometries to obtain the thrust curve best suited to one's needs.

New Parts

BetterSRBs adds parts to fill the need for a more diverse range of SRBs in the stock game. The parts added are just rescaled duplicates of existing parts, though with new textures to give them a distinctive appearance. There are now 1.875-meter versions of the Thumper and Kickback solid fuel boosters. Also added is a 1.875m nose cone and a 1.875 x 1.25m adapter.

Requirements

ModuleManager

Recommended Mods

B9 Part Switch - While not expressly required, B9 Part Switch allows part variants not otherwise available.

SmartParts - SRB Monitor auto-stages SRBs when the thrust-to-weight ratio falls below a specified value.

Supported Mods

In addition to modifying the stock parts, configs are also included to modify the SRBs of the following part packs:

  • SpaceY Heavy Lifters
  • KW Rocketry Rebalanced
  • NovaPunch Rebalanced
  • RLA Reborn
  • ReStockPlus

Also included is RealPlume support for the added SRBs.

Installation Instructions

  1. Download BetterSRBs v1.2.0.

  2. Copy from [Download]\GameData\ to [KSP]\GameData\ the folder BetterSRBs and all its contents.

BetterSRBs v1.1.1

13 Feb 19:39
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Changelog

v1.1.1

  • Disable custom texture for BACC Mk2 "Ram" SRB.

Description

BetterSRBs modifies solid rocket boosters in Kerbal Space Program. Although some new parts are added, this is really not a parts mod. The purpose is to fix deficiencies in existing SRBs so that their performance and physical properties are internally consistent and closer to real life.

SRBs continue to have mass ratios comparable to the stock game, but specific impulse has been increased to lifelike values. Dry masses, fuel loads, and thrusts are computed in a realistic manner based on the physical dimensions of the part.

These changes result in improved SRB performance, both in terms of efficiency and total impulse. This improved performance must come at a price, so SRBs are now significantly more expensive. On a cost vs. performance basis, the price of SRBs remains comparable to the stock game.

BetterSRBs also implements the use of thrust curves. No longer do SRBs burn at a constant thrust. Thrust now rises and falls during a burn in a realistic way.

Installation Instructions

  1. Download BetterSRBs v1.1.1.

  2. Copy from [Download]\GameData\ to [KSP]\GameData\ the folder BetterSRBs and all its contents.

New Parts

BetterSRBs adds parts to fill the need for a more diverse range of SRBs in the stock game. The parts added are just rescaled duplicates of existing parts, though with new textures to give them a distinctive appearance. There are now 1.875-meter versions of the Thumper and Kickback solid fuel boosters. Also added is a 1.875m nose cone and a 1.875 x 1.25m adapter.

Recommended Mods

SmartParts - SRB Monitor auto-stages SRBs when the thrust-to-weight ratio falls below a specified value.

Supported Mods

In addition to modifying the stock parts, configs are also included to modify the SRBs of the following part packs:

  • SpaceY Heavy Lifters
  • KW Rocketry Rebalanced
  • NovaPunch Rebalanced
  • RLA Reborn
  • ReStockPlus

Also included is RealPlume support for the added SRBs.

BetterSRBs v1.1.0

17 Oct 01:16
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BetterSRBs

This mod is licensed by Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs
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Changelog

v1.1.0

  • Provide support for SRBs added in KSP 1.8 and MH 1.8.
  • Changed required technology for mod-added SRBs.
  • Changed cost of Mk4 nosecone.
  • Reduced Kickback gimbal range.

Description

BetterSRBs modifies solid rocket boosters in Kerbal Space Program. Although some new parts are added, this is really not a parts mod. The purpose is to fix deficiencies in existing SRBs so that their performance and physical properties are internally consistent and closer to real life.

SRBs continue to have mass ratios comparable to the stock game, but specific impulse has been increased to lifelike values. Dry masses, fuel loads, and thrusts are computed in a realistic manner based on the physical dimensions of the part.

These changes result in improved SRB performance, both in terms of efficiency and total impulse. This improved performance must come at a price, so SRBs are now significantly more expensive. On a cost vs. performance basis, the price of SRBs remains comparable to the stock game.

BetterSRBs also implements the use of thrust curves. No longer do SRBs burn at a constant thrust. Thrust now rises and falls during a burn in a realistic way.

Installation Instructions

  1. Download BetterSRBs v1.1.0.

  2. Copy from [Download]\GameData\ to [KSP]\GameData\ the folder BetterSRBs and all its contents.

New Parts

BetterSRBs adds parts to fill the need for a more diverse range of SRBs in the stock game. The parts added are just rescaled duplicates of existing parts, though with new textures to give them a distinctive appearance. There are now 1.875-meter versions of the Thumper and Kickback solid fuel boosters. Also added is a 1.875m nose cone and a 1.875 x 1.25m adapter.

Recommended Mods

SmartParts - SRB Monitor auto-stages SRBs when the thrust-to-weight ratio falls below a specified value.

Supported Mods

In addition to modifying the stock parts, configs are also included to modify the SRBs of the following part packs:

  • SpaceY Heavy Lifters
  • KW Rocketry Rebalanced
  • NovaPunch Rebalanced
  • RLA Reborn
  • ReStockPlus

Also included is RealPlume support for the added SRBs.