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| − | The '''Dessert''' | + | The '''Dessert Airfield''' is a new site added in version 1.2 of the [[Making History]] expansion, and arguably the 5th spaceport on Kerbin. It is situated at a modestly southern (-6 degrees latitude) plain, to provide additional variety and challenge for missions. The [[Dessert Launch Site]] is directly adjacent. |
=== Buildings === | === Buildings === | ||
| − | The site is substantially better equipped than the [[Island Airfield]], containing both a [[launch pad]], and a longer (1.75 km)runway. Support buildings (eg: hangers, | + | The site is substantially better equipped than the [[Island Airfield]], containing both a [[launch pad]], and a longer (1.75 km) runway. Support buildings (eg: hangers, windmills, control tower) are nearby. The pad and airfield count as additional [[biomes]], separate from all previous ones. A relay station seems to be on the pad if one launches from there, but the [[KerbNet]] connection from the runway goes to Baikerbanur, some 248 km away. |
| − | === Launching from | + | === Launching from Dessert === |
| − | You can only launch from | + | You can only launch from Dessert if you enable <code>Allow other Launchsites</code> in the [[Game Difficulty|Difficulty Settings]]. When enabled you can launch a plane from the SPH via the dropdown menu under the '''Launch''' button. When you hover over it, a menu appears with available launch sites. Select the arrow next to '''Dessert Airfield''' to launch from there. |
| − | {| | + | |
| − | | | + | {{multiple image |
| − | |} | + | |align=left |
| − | {{clear}} | + | |width=250 |
| + | |image1=SPH_Dropdown.png | ||
| + | |alt1=Dropdown launch button | ||
| + | |image2=SPH_Launch.png | ||
| + | |alt2=Launch button | ||
| + | |footer=How to select a launch site | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{clear|left}} | ||
=== Trivia === | === Trivia === | ||
| − | Dessert is likely a pun on the similarity of the word with desert, and a reference to those delicious snacks that | + | Dessert is likely a pun on the similarity of the word with desert, and a reference to those delicious snacks that Kerbals sometimes crave. |
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | DessertLocation.jpg | The location of Dessert in Map View. | ||
| + | DessertFuelTrucks.png | Fuel trucks on standby next to the runway. | ||
| + | DessertWindmills.png | Windmills powering the Dessert launch complex. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 09:27, 29 April 2018
 | Available only with the Making History Expansion installed. |
| Dessert Airfield | ||
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| Location |  Kerbin
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 Deserts
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| Coordinates Map |
6° 35′ 58″ S | |
| 144° 2′ 26″ W | ||
| Altitude | 821 m | |
| Since version | 1.4.3 | |
The Dessert Airfield is a new site added in version 1.2 of the Making History expansion, and arguably the 5th spaceport on Kerbin. It is situated at a modestly southern (-6 degrees latitude) plain, to provide additional variety and challenge for missions. The Dessert Launch Site is directly adjacent.
Buildings
The site is substantially better equipped than the Island Airfield, containing both a launch pad, and a longer (1.75 km) runway. Support buildings (eg: hangers, windmills, control tower) are nearby. The pad and airfield count as additional biomes, separate from all previous ones. A relay station seems to be on the pad if one launches from there, but the KerbNet connection from the runway goes to Baikerbanur, some 248 km away.
Launching from Dessert
You can only launch from Dessert if you enable Allow other Launchsites in the Difficulty Settings. When enabled you can launch a plane from the SPH via the dropdown menu under the Launch button. When you hover over it, a menu appears with available launch sites. Select the arrow next to Dessert Airfield to launch from there.
Trivia
Dessert is likely a pun on the similarity of the word with desert, and a reference to those delicious snacks that Kerbals sometimes crave.
Gallery
- DessertLocation.jpg
The location of Dessert in Map View.
Fuel trucks on standby next to the runway.
Windmills powering the Dessert launch complex.
