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It features a 0.625 m [[radial size]] node on top, typically used for parts like the [[Mk16 Parachute]], [[Docking|docking ports]], [[service bay]]s, or [[SAS]] modules. On the bottom, it has a 1.25m radial node. As the node is part of the heatshield, it includes a "free" decoupler. This decoupler does not take up any additional mass, but can only be fired if the pod is attached to something else. | It features a 0.625 m [[radial size]] node on top, typically used for parts like the [[Mk16 Parachute]], [[Docking|docking ports]], [[service bay]]s, or [[SAS]] modules. On the bottom, it has a 1.25m radial node. As the node is part of the heatshield, it includes a "free" decoupler. This decoupler does not take up any additional mass, but can only be fired if the pod is attached to something else. | ||
| − | + | Like the [[KV-1_'Onion'_Reentry_Module|KV-1]], the KV-2 has a small integrated heatshield, no [[monopropellant]] and ''no reaction wheels'', but is itself unlocked simultaneously with the [[Small Inline Reaction Wheel]] in the [[technology tree]]. It is lighter than the other 2-kerbal pods, with the exception of the [[Munar Excursion Module]], but shares the KV-1's high drag which requires extra design considerations for a successful liftoff. | |
| − | Note that the heatshield is not designed for re-entry from interplanetary speeds. | + | Note that the heatshield is not designed for re-entry from interplanetary speeds and the pod will not fully fit behind a [[Heat Shield (1.25m)]]. |
== Product description == | == Product description == | ||
Revision as of 18:25, 28 January 2020
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| KV-2 ‘Pea’ Reentry Module | ||
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| Command pod by Probodobodyne Inc | ||
| Radial size | Small | |
| Cost | (total) | 2 070.00 
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| (dry) | 1 990.00
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| Mass | (total) | 1.520 t |
| (dry) | 1.312 t | |
| Drag | 0.15-0.20 | |
| Max. Temp. | 2400 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 12 m/s | |
| Research |  Flight Control
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| Unlock cost | 3 000
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| Since version | 1.4.1 | |
| Part configuration | KV2Pod.cfg | |
| Crew capacity | (maximum) | 2 
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| (required) | 1
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| SAS level | × None | |
| Ejection momentum | 10 Ns | |
| Experiment | Crew Report | |
| Collectable | No | |
| Rerunnable | Yes | |
| Resettable | Yes | |
| Electricity required | None | |
| Antenna type | Internal | |
| Antenna rating | 5 km | |
| Ablator | 20 units | |
| Loss at 2000K | 0.05 units/s | |
| Packed volume | None | |
| Inventory Slots | 1 slots | |
| Volume limit | 20 l | |
| Electric capacity | 50 ⚡ | |
The KV-2 ‘Pea’ Reentry Module is a Command Module housing two Kerbal crew members during their mission. It has a rounded shape, similar to a pea or Stayputnik.
Usage
Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the KV-2 Pea provides basic command module functionality.
It features a 0.625 m radial size node on top, typically used for parts like the Mk16 Parachute, docking ports, service bays, or SAS modules. On the bottom, it has a 1.25m radial node. As the node is part of the heatshield, it includes a "free" decoupler. This decoupler does not take up any additional mass, but can only be fired if the pod is attached to something else.
Like the KV-1, the KV-2 has a small integrated heatshield, no monopropellant and no reaction wheels, but is itself unlocked simultaneously with the Small Inline Reaction Wheel in the technology tree. It is lighter than the other 2-kerbal pods, with the exception of the Munar Excursion Module, but shares the KV-1's high drag which requires extra design considerations for a successful liftoff.
Note that the heatshield is not designed for re-entry from interplanetary speeds and the pod will not fully fit behind a Heat Shield (1.25m).
Product description
| “ | Two little green Kerbals like peas in a Pea Pod. The engineers managed to fit an extra Kerbal in the same space! — Probodobodyne |
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Trivia
- The part's CFG file suggests that this capsule was originally named "Onion".
Real-world comparison
The KV-2 was inspired by the Voskhod (2 person variant).
Changes
- Initial Release
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