Difference between revisions of "TD-37 Decoupler"

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TD-37 Decoupler
Decoupler by O.M.B. Demolition Enterprises
Radial size		Extra large
Cost	(total)	375.00
Mass	(total)	0.360 t
Drag		0.3-0.2
Max. Temp.		2000 K
Impact Tolerance		6 m/s
Research		Large Volume Containment
Unlock cost		2 400
Since version		1.4
Part configuration		Decoupler_3.cfg
Ejection momentum		200 Ns
Testing Environments
On the surface		Yes
In the ocean		Yes
On the launchpad		Yes
In the atmosphere		Yes
Sub-orbital		Yes
In an orbit		Yes
On an escape		Yes
Docked		No
Test by staging		Yes
Manually testable		No

The TD-37 Decoupler is a decoupler that allows for staging rockets vertically and in sequence. This part replaced the older TR-38-D, but works essentially the same and has a shorter visual profile.

Usage

The TD-376 adds a stage to the rocket and when activated will release the decoupler as well as anything attached to it, much like the TD-50 Decoupler. It remains attached to one side of the rocket - the side facing away from the arrow on the decoupler. It is used mainly for jettisoning spent stages or drop tanks with a 3.75m node.

Node Size

• 3.75m - decouple side (releases from upper attached part)
• 3.75m - non-decouple side (remains with lower attached part)

Product description

Related Parts

• TR-38-D - Replaced with TD-37 in update 1.4.

Changes

1.8

• Decreased cost from 600 to 375

1.4

• Initial release