That makes creating an LES significantly harder. I’ve used a few designs that could work for your capsule.
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1. Layered ion engines
Pros:
- Does not utilize any glitches
- Stays thin
Cons:
- Even though the ions can lift the capsule, the TWR is so low that it can’t escape the rest of the rocket
- The small amount of electricity causes it to shut off very quickly
- Too many engines make it hard to activate quickly, meaning that by the time all engines are on, the electricity will run out
2. Single RCS
Pros:
- Stays thin
- Stays short
- Easy to use
Cons:
- Uses a glitch
- Does not function like an actual LES, instead the RCS is used to roll the capsule off the rocket
3. Decoration
Pros:
- Stays thin
- Stays short
- Looks good
- Can be changed to fit any rocket or style without worrying about impairing functionality
Cons:
- It doesn’t work
4. Hidden engines
Pros:
- Works like a real LES, carrying the capsule up and away from the rocket
- Any engine can be hidden inside depending on how much thrust you need. (Shown by the broadsword and hawk)
- Easy to use
Cons:
- Too wide
- Depending on what engine(s) you use, it could be too tall
