Difference between revisions of "Aerodynamic Nose Cone"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
Revision as of 12:18, 18 January 2014
| Aerodynamic Nose Cone | ||
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| Nose cone by Goliath National Products | ||
| Radial size | Small | |
| Cost | (total) | 240.00 
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| Mass | (total) | 0.030 t |
| Drag | 0.1 | |
| Max. Temp. | 2400 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 10 m/s | |
| Research |  Stability
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| Unlock cost | 2 000
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| Since version | 0.16 | |
| Part configuration | aerodynamicNoseCone.cfg | |
| Packed volume | 1050 l | |
The Aerodynamic Nose Cone is a cap that fits to the front of an aircraft or rocket.
Usage
This nosecone has a lower drag coefficient than most parts, potentially making rockets more stable. However, with KSP's current drag model nosecones only add to a craft's mass and drag, essentially making them useless. It still looks good, though.
Description
| “ | Aerodynamic, lightweight and mostly non-explosive. As a reminder to all personnel operating nearby, this part is really sharp and it'd probably hurt if you fell on it. — Goliath National Products |
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Changes
- Improves stability of craft while in atmosphere
- Mass reduced (0.3 -> 0.03), description expanded
- Gained physical significance
- Initial Release
