Mk1 Command Pod
Mk1 Command Pod | |||||
Command pod by Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc | |||||
Radial size | Tiny, Small | ||||
Cost | (total) | 600.00 | |||
(dry) | 588.00 | ||||
Mass | (total) | 0.84 t | |||
(dry) | 0.80 t | ||||
Drag | 0.15-0.2 | ||||
Max. Temp. | 2200 K | ||||
Volume | N/A | ||||
Impact Tolerance | 14 m/s | ||||
Research | Start | ||||
Unlock cost | 0 | ||||
Since version | 0.7.3 | ||||
Part configuration | mk1Pod.cfg | ||||
Command module | |||||
Pitch torque | 5.0 kN·m | ||||
Yaw torque | 5.0 kN·m | ||||
Roll torque | 5.0 kN·m | ||||
Electricity required for torque |
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Crew capacity | (maximum) | 1 | |||
(required) | 1 | ||||
Monopropellant | 10 | ||||
Electric capacity | 50.0 ⚡ | ||||
SAS level | × None | ||||
Inventory Slots | 1 slots | ||||
Volume Limit | 50 l | ||||
Wing | |||||
Lift generated | 0.35 |
The Command Pod Mk1 is a Command Module capable of housing a single Kerbal during a mission. It closely resembles a Mercury capsule.
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Usage
Usually placed at the top of the rocket, the Mk 1 Command Pod provides all functionality of a command module. It has half the RotPower (And associated SAS/ASAS/RCS multiplier) of other command modules. This is often sufficient for smaller rockets, though larger ones will require additional control systems.
The Mk1 Command Pod features a size-0 node on top, typically used for attaching a Mk16 Parachute, and size-1 node below. The pod's crew hatch is outfitted with a small window through which an occupying Kerbal can look out during IVA. On the outside there are two rungs of ladders below the hatch.
Description
“ | Originally built as a placeholder for a demonstration mock-up of a rocket, the Mk1 Command Pod was heralded as a far safer and more reliable option than its predecessors by rocket scientists throughout the world. It is now commonly seen in active service. — Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc. |
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Created by: NovaSilisko
Trivia
The model for this parts was replaced in version 0.16, there is a memorial to the original located at the Kerbal Space Center (Link to blog post)
Gallery
Changes
- Part rebalancing: Mass reduced from 1.0 to 0.8, and crew capacity reduced from 3 to 1.
- New part model.
- Exposed Kd, Ki and Kp parameters for tuning the SAS and CommandPod modules
- (Bug fix) Pod cannot be dropped if an Escape Tower (PunchOut addon) is attached
- Initial Release