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| − | The '''Aerodynamic Nose Cone''' is a cap that fits to the front of an aircraft or rocket. | + | The '''Aerodynamic Nose Cone''' is a cap that fits to the front of an aircraft or rocket to decrease drag. |
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
| − | + | This nosecone has a lower drag coefficient than most parts, potentially making rockets more stable. With KSP's new [[drag| drag model]], nosecones improve the drag of a rocket stack. For example, launching a lone RT-10 rocket booster with and without a nose cone results in a respective max altitude of 10500 m and 8100 m, demonstrating a significant improvement with the nose cone. | |
| − | == | + | == Product description == |
{{Quote | {{Quote | ||
|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. | |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}} | |Goliath National Products}} | ||
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| + | == Variants == | ||
| + | As of {{version|1.6}} this nose cone has three textures that can be switched in the editor. | ||
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| + | {{multiple image | ||
| + | |align=left | ||
| + | |width=200 | ||
| + | |image1=AerodynamicNoseCone_Gray.png | ||
| + | |alt1=Gray variant | ||
| + | |image2=AerodynamicNoseCone_Dark.png | ||
| + | |alt2=Dark variant | ||
| + | |image3=AerodynamicNoseCone_White.png | ||
| + | |alt3=White variant | ||
| + | |footer=The different variants of the nose cone | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{clear|left}} | ||
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| + | [[File:Aerodynamic Nosecone.png|thumb|Texture prior to [[1.6]]]] | ||
== Changes == | == Changes == | ||
| − | + | ;[[1.6]] | |
| − | ; | + | * New model and texture |
| + | * Added 3 variants | ||
| + | ;[[0.22]] | ||
| + | * Improves stability of craft while in atmosphere | ||
| + | ;[[0.18.2]] | ||
* Mass reduced (0.3 -> 0.03), description expanded | * Mass reduced (0.3 -> 0.03), description expanded | ||
| − | ; | + | ;[[0.18]] |
* Gained physical significance | * Gained physical significance | ||
| − | ; | + | ;[[0.16]] |
* Initial Release | * Initial Release | ||
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{{Parts}} | {{Parts}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Nose cones]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:08, 27 December 2018
| 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
| |
| Unlock cost | 2 000
| |
| 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 to decrease drag.
Contents
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. For example, launching a lone RT-10 rocket booster with and without a nose cone results in a respective max altitude of 10500 m and 8100 m, demonstrating a significant improvement with the nose cone.
Product 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 |
” |
Variants
As of version 1.6 this nose cone has three textures that can be switched in the editor.
The different variants of the nose cone
Texture prior to 1.6
Changes
- New model and texture
- Added 3 variants
- Improves stability of craft while in atmosphere
- Mass reduced (0.3 -> 0.03), description expanded
- Gained physical significance
- Initial Release
