I am gethering info for a future article for APR on manned satellite interceptors. The systems I can think of off the top of my head that have decent illustrations:
1: Dyna Soar interceptor variants
2: Soviet "Spiral 50-50"
3: SAINT II
4: Space Cruiser
5: GD lenticular interceptor (illustrated below)
6: Grumman LM variant
7: Gemini-based interceptor
Am I missing any? I've heard of British concepts from the 60's, but I've not seen illustrations. The article will illustrate all the designs with all-new scale drawings.
The possibility also exists for scale model kits (1/72) being made for the GD design. Several DS models have been released; some years ago I started on a Spiral in 1/72, but it's so big that it'd be *damn* expensive.
1: Dyna Soar interceptor variants
2: Soviet "Spiral 50-50"
3: SAINT II
4: Space Cruiser
5: GD lenticular interceptor (illustrated below)
6: Grumman LM variant
7: Gemini-based interceptor
Am I missing any? I've heard of British concepts from the 60's, but I've not seen illustrations. The article will illustrate all the designs with all-new scale drawings.
The possibility also exists for scale model kits (1/72) being made for the GD design. Several DS models have been released; some years ago I started on a Spiral in 1/72, but it's so big that it'd be *damn* expensive.