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The '''Mk2 Clamp-O-Tron''' is a [[radial size|Mk2-sized]] built in [[docking]] port on the side of the vessel. Like the [[Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port]] it must be opened before docking. It is similar to the [[Inline Clamp-O-Tron]], but the main difference is its radial size and the Mk2 Clamp-O-Tron has a built-in [[monopropellant]] tank which the other doesn't have.<br />
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It was included in the Spaceplane Plus mod which was integrated into KSP 0.25.<br />
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== Usage ==<br />
[[File:Mk2 Clamp-O-Tron (Closed).png|thumb|left|Mk2 Clamp-O-Tron in closed state]]<br />
It allows other parts to be placed on either side, so that the craft can maintain a streamlined profile, and also allows the crew move through. It allows a spaceplane to dock with a space station because of its radial size which better fits Mk2-sized [[spaceplane]]s, more durable, and also because it has a built-in monopropellant tank of 75 units, and has same empty weight. That amount of [[RCS]] fuel mostly enough for a docking maneuver, and there is no necessity to build in extra monopropellant tanks.<br />
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The shrouds have to be opened before starting the [[docking]] maneuver with choosing the "'''''Open'''''" option in the window popping up by right-clicking on the part. After the detachment, or aborted docking the closing is possible by choosing the "'''''Close'''''" option appears at opened state in this window. <br />
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==== Compatibility ====<br />
The Shielded docking port is the same diameter as the standard [[Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port|Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port]], and therefore compatible with it. The different [[radial size|sizes]] of Clamp-O-Tron ports ([[Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port|standard]], [[Clamp-O-Tron Jr.|Jr]]. and [[Clamp-O-Tron Sr. Docking Port|Sr]].) <u>will not</u> connect to each other. As it is not the only type of its class it can dock with other type docking ports like [[Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port]], [[Inline Clamp-O-Tron]] and the [[Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port]]. This makes the part very useful for SSTO's docking on a space station.<br />
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== Product description ==<br />
{{Quote|The new Clamp-O-Tron brand docking port comes complete with integrated monopropellant tanks for all your docking needs.|manufacturer=C7}}<br />
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== Changes ==<br />
;[[0.25]]<br />
* Initial release<br />
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