Difference between revisions of "LT-2 Landing Strut"
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[[File:LandingStrutDeployable.png|left|thumb|right|LT-2 landing strut extended (left) and folded (right)]] | [[File:LandingStrutDeployable.png|left|thumb|right|LT-2 landing strut extended (left) and folded (right)]] | ||
| − | The '''LT-2 Landing Stut''' is primarily used to land safely on celestial bodies. | + | The '''LT-2 Landing Stut''' is primarily used to land safely on celestial bodies. Prior to its introduction in 0.14, winglets were often the preferred method of providing landing legs for [[Mün]] missions. |
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
The LT-2 Landing Strut is used as a landing support when landing vertically. It is connected radially and extends with the G key (Default). It extends much longer than the smaller cousin [[LT-1 Landing Strut|LT-1]], making it suitable for landers with larger engines. | The LT-2 Landing Strut is used as a landing support when landing vertically. It is connected radially and extends with the G key (Default). It extends much longer than the smaller cousin [[LT-1 Landing Strut|LT-1]], making it suitable for landers with larger engines. | ||
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| + | As they are relatively short, LT-2 landing struts need to be placed low on a rocket. They do not extend far enough to be used with [[LV-T30 Liquid Fuel Engine|LV-T30]] or [[LV-T45 Liquid Fuel Engine]]s, but can reach past the [[LV-909 Liquid Fuel Engine|LV-909]].--> | ||
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| + | LT-2 Landing struts start in an folded state, and will need to be extended. This is done with the “G” key or hitting the “extend gear” button on the HUD. While in motion the legs can produce substantial forces, potentially resulting in a several meter “hop”. If the leg collides with another part of the rocket, it can break connections and push that part away.<!--- [[http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=11407.0]]--> | ||
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| + | The maximum safe landing speed for an LT-2 landing strut is ~12 m/s. Landings with massive rockets or on rough terrain may need to be slower to avoid ripping off landing legs. | ||
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| + | As of 0.15, landing leg mass is counted, but landing gear mass is not. | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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;{{Version|0.15|}} | ;{{Version|0.15|}} | ||
* Added deployable version | * Added deployable version | ||
| + | <!-- * (undocumented) mass reduced from 0.1 to 0.075 (checked 0.19 files and these state 0.1 Mg mass!) --> | ||
;{{Version|0.14.0|}} | ;{{Version|0.14.0|}} | ||
* Initial Release | * Initial Release | ||
{{Parts}} | {{Parts}} | ||
Revision as of 22:30, 21 April 2013
The LT-2 Landing Stut is primarily used to land safely on celestial bodies. Prior to its introduction in 0.14, winglets were often the preferred method of providing landing legs for Mün missions.
Usage
The LT-2 Landing Strut is used as a landing support when landing vertically. It is connected radially and extends with the G key (Default). It extends much longer than the smaller cousin LT-1, making it suitable for landers with larger engines.
LT-2 Landing struts start in an folded state, and will need to be extended. This is done with the “G” key or hitting the “extend gear” button on the HUD. While in motion the legs can produce substantial forces, potentially resulting in a several meter “hop”. If the leg collides with another part of the rocket, it can break connections and push that part away.
The maximum safe landing speed for an LT-2 landing strut is ~12 m/s. Landings with massive rockets or on rough terrain may need to be slower to avoid ripping off landing legs.
As of 0.15, landing leg mass is counted, but landing gear mass is not.
Description
| “ | The LT-2 Landing Strut offers a heavy-duty method for planting yourself firmly on the ground, without the severe consequences that usually accompany planting yourself firmly on the ground. — Moving Parts Experts Group |
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Changes
- Added deployable version
- Initial Release
