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− | The '''Mk16-XL Parachute''' module is a [[parachute]] part which, once deployed in the atmosphere, will slow down attached parts. As it relies on the atmosphere, it is only useful on a few planets and moons, such as [[Kerbin]], but due to 'simplicity' of the simulation, it can be relied onto a safely bring a command pod down to the surface, maybe even with a few extra parts attached. | + | The '''Mk16-XL Parachute''' module is a [[parachute]] part which, once deployed in the atmosphere, will slow down attached parts. As it relies on the atmosphere, it is only useful on a few planets and moons, such as [[Kerbin]], but due to 'simplicity' of the simulation, it can be relied onto a safely bring a command pod down to the surface, maybe even with a few extra parts attached. Its properties are similar to the [[Mk16 Parachute]] but has a higher mass and because of the simulation also a higher drag. |
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
− | When deployed the parachute will act as a drag chute until reaching an altitude less than 500 meters above the ground. Once under 500 meters the parachute will open, thus slowing down the attached parts even more to a (hopefully) nice safe descent. The parachutes' efficiency depends of atmospheric density (requires a minimum air pressure of 0.01), so they will not work or deploy in vacuum (i.e. in space or on small celestial bodies without atmosphere, such as the [[Mun]]). | + | When deployed the parachute will act as a drag chute until reaching an altitude less than 500 meters above the ground. Once under 500 meters the parachute will open, thus slowing down the attached parts even more to a (hopefully) nice safe descent. The parachutes' efficiency depends of atmospheric density (requires a minimum air pressure of 0.01 atm), so they will not work or deploy in vacuum (i.e. in space or on small celestial bodies without atmosphere, such as the [[Mun]]). |
== Description == | == Description == |
Revision as of 01:59, 8 April 2014
Mk16-XL Parachute | ||
Parachute by Found lying by the side of the road | ||
Radial size | Small | |
Cost | (total) | 850.00 |
Mass | (total) | 0.30 t |
Drag | 0.22 | |
Max. Temp. | 2500 K | |
Volume | ? | |
Impact Tolerance | 12 m/s | |
Research | Landing | |
Unlock cost | 4 600 | |
Since version | 0.16 | |
Part configuration | parachuteMk16-XL.cfg | |
Semi-deploy drag | 1 | |
Semi-deploy trigger | 0.04 atm | |
Fully-deploy drag | 500 | |
Fully-deploy trigger | 1000 m AGL | |
Max. Temp chute | 650 K | |
Testing Environments | ||
On the surface | No | |
In the ocean | No | |
On the launchpad | No | |
In the atmosphere | Yes | |
Sub orbital | No | |
In an orbit | No | |
On an escape | No | |
Docked | No | |
Test by staging | Yes | |
Manually testable | No |
The Mk16-XL Parachute module is a parachute part which, once deployed in the atmosphere, will slow down attached parts. As it relies on the atmosphere, it is only useful on a few planets and moons, such as Kerbin, but due to 'simplicity' of the simulation, it can be relied onto a safely bring a command pod down to the surface, maybe even with a few extra parts attached. Its properties are similar to the Mk16 Parachute but has a higher mass and because of the simulation also a higher drag.
Usage
When deployed the parachute will act as a drag chute until reaching an altitude less than 500 meters above the ground. Once under 500 meters the parachute will open, thus slowing down the attached parts even more to a (hopefully) nice safe descent. The parachutes' efficiency depends of atmospheric density (requires a minimum air pressure of 0.01 atm), so they will not work or deploy in vacuum (i.e. in space or on small celestial bodies without atmosphere, such as the Mun).
Description
“ | The Mk16-XL Parachute is a double-sized variant of the Mk16, now with only 50% of the structural integrity! — unknown engineer |
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Changes
- Can no longer be placed radially
- Initial release