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The '''Tail Connector''' is a part with only one node connector meant to attach to the tail of an [[Plane|aircraft]]. Its purposes are aerodynamic.  
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The '''Tail Connector A''' is a part with only one node connector meant to attach to the tail of an [[Plane|aircraft]]. Its purposes are aerodynamic and structural.  
 
 
== Description ==
 
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|A simple aerodynamic tail for aircraft. Designed to fit onto all standard 1m attachments, this part is the embodiment of our "Let's Fly", line of parts.|WinterOwl Aircraft Emporium}}
 
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
 
[[File:Cone engine mounts.png|thumb|left|Engines mounted on multiple connectors]]
 
[[File:Cone engine mounts.png|thumb|left|Engines mounted on multiple connectors]]
This part is used for the tail of a plane usually, but as of right now, this part only adds to the craft's mass and thus drag. So it becomes purely cosmetic in most cases. Some use it for connecting 1.25m diameter engines (such as the [[LV-T30 Liquid Fuel Engine]]) radially on a fuel tank when the attachment node is rotated to face downwards, where engines are placed.
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This part is used for the tail of a plane usually. It adds to the craft's mass, but decreases the [[drag]], making it a good place for tail fins and [[winglet]]s on planes designed without a centerline engine, such as on the wings. Of course this part can't store any fuels so fuel tanks are required nevertheless.
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Some use it for connecting 1.25m diameter engines (such as the [[LV-T30 Liquid Fuel Engine]]) radially on a fuel tank when the attachment node is rotated to face downwards, where engines are placed.
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== Product description ==
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|A simple aerodynamic tail for aircraft. Designed to fit onto all standard 1.25m attachments, this part is the embodiment of our "Let's Fly", line of parts.|WinterOwl Aircraft Emporium}}
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
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[[Category:Nose cones]]

Latest revision as of 09:28, 13 October 2024

Tail Connector A
Part image
Nose cone by
WinterOwl Aircraft Emporium

Radial size Small
Cost (total) 675.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.200 t
Drag 0.2
Max. Temp. 2200 K
Impact Tolerance 8 m/s
Research Aviation.png Aviation
Unlock cost 2 800 Funds
Since version 0.15
Part configuration tailConnectorA.cfg
Packed volume None

The Tail Connector A is a part with only one node connector meant to attach to the tail of an aircraft. Its purposes are aerodynamic and structural.

Usage

Engines mounted on multiple connectors

This part is used for the tail of a plane usually. It adds to the craft's mass, but decreases the drag, making it a good place for tail fins and winglets on planes designed without a centerline engine, such as on the wings. Of course this part can't store any fuels so fuel tanks are required nevertheless.

Some use it for connecting 1.25m diameter engines (such as the LV-T30 Liquid Fuel Engine) radially on a fuel tank when the attachment node is rotated to face downwards, where engines are placed.

Product description

A simple aerodynamic tail for aircraft. Designed to fit onto all standard 1.25m attachments, this part is the embodiment of our "Let's Fly", line of parts.

WinterOwl Aircraft Emporium

Changes

0.15
  • Initial Release