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The '''Standard Nosecone''' is a size 0 cap that typically fits to the front of a [[NCS Adapter]].
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The '''Small Nose Cone''' is a size 0 cap that typically fits to the front of a [[NCS Adapter]].
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
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This nosecone has a lower drag coefficient than most parts, potentially making rockets more stable. With KSP's new drag model, nosecones improve the drag of a rocket stack.
  
With KSP's current [[drag| drag model]], nosecones only add to a craft's mass and drag, hindering its performance. This nosecone has a lower coefficient of drag than most parts, which may improve craft stability in a few situations.
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== Product description ==
 
 
== Description ==
 
 
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|An aerodynamic nose cap.
 
|An aerodynamic nose cap.
|C7 Aerospace Division.}}
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== Change History ==
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[[File:Standard Nosecone 2.png|thumb|Texture prior to [[1.6]]]]
;{{Version|0.22|}}
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[[File:Standard Nosecone.png|thumb|An old version of the nosecone]]
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== Changes ==
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;[[1.6]]
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* New texture
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;[[0.22]]
 
* Improves stability of craft while in atmosphere
 
* Improves stability of craft while in atmosphere
;{{Version|0.18|}}
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;[[0.18]]
 
* Gained physical significance
 
* Gained physical significance
;{{Version|0.15|}}
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;[[0.15]]
 
* Initial Release
 
* Initial Release
  
 
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[[Category:Nose cones]]

Latest revision as of 14:51, 27 December 2018

Small Nose Cone
Part image
Nose cone by
C7 Aerospace Division

Radial size Tiny
Cost (total) 180.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.010 t
Drag 0.1
Max. Temp. 2400 K
Impact Tolerance 10 m/s
Research Tech tree aerodynamics.png Aerodynamics
Unlock cost 1 800 Funds
Since version 0.15
Part configuration smallNoseCone.cfg
Packed volume 270 l

The Small Nose Cone is a size 0 cap that typically fits to the front of a NCS Adapter.

Usage

This nosecone has a lower drag coefficient than most parts, potentially making rockets more stable. With KSP's new drag model, nosecones improve the drag of a rocket stack.

Product description

An aerodynamic nose cap.
Texture prior to 1.6
An old version of the nosecone

Changes

1.6
  • New texture
0.22
  • Improves stability of craft while in atmosphere
0.18
  • Gained physical significance
0.15
  • Initial Release