Difference between revisions of "Mk16-XL Parachute"
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| − | The '''Mk16-XL Parachute''' module is | + | The '''Mk16-XL Parachute''' module is a parachute part which, once deployed in the atmosphere, will slow down attached parts. |
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
| − | When deployed the parachute will act as a drag chute until reaching an altitude less than 500 meters above the ground. Once under 500 meters the parachute will | + | When deployed the parachute will act as a drag chute until reaching an altitude less than 500 meters above the ground. Once under 500 meters the parachute will open, thus slowing down the attached parts even more to a (hopefully) nice safe descent. Parachutes' efficiency depends of atmospheric density (requires a minimum air pressure of 0.01), so they will not work or deploy in vacuum (i.e. in space or on small celestial bodies without atmosphere, such as the Mun). On Kerbin, the Mk 16 XL will work as long as you're below ~23 km. |
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
Revision as of 12:22, 27 September 2012
The Mk16-XL Parachute module is a parachute part which, once deployed in the atmosphere, will slow down attached parts.
Usage
When deployed the parachute will act as a drag chute until reaching an altitude less than 500 meters above the ground. Once under 500 meters the parachute will open, thus slowing down the attached parts even more to a (hopefully) nice safe descent. Parachutes' efficiency depends of atmospheric density (requires a minimum air pressure of 0.01), so they will not work or deploy in vacuum (i.e. in space or on small celestial bodies without atmosphere, such as the Mun). On Kerbin, the Mk 16 XL will work as long as you're below ~23 km.
Description
| “ | The Mk16-XL Parachute is a double-sized variant of the Mk16, now with only 50% of the structural integrity! — unknown engineer |
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Changes
see also: Version History
- v0.16
- Initial release
