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− | The '''Vernor Engine''' is | + | The '''Vernor Engine''' (officially known as the '''VR-N1ER Veer-Governor''' in the product description) is a [[RCS]] thruster used for craft rotation and translation. Unlike other RCS thrusters, it is fueled by [[liquid fuel]] and [[oxidizer]]. |
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+ | Although it uses rocket fuel, it is not a [[reaction engine]]. | ||
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+ | == Product description == | ||
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+ | |The VR-N1ER Veer-Governor, or "Vernor" Engine is an attitude control thruster. These motors are linked to RCS controls, but are powered by a Fuel+Oxidizer mix, making them significantly more powerful than MonoPropellant-powered RCS thrusters. They are fairly more bulky in comparison though, and feature only one nozzle facing outwards, although most agree that is an acceptable trade-off for the additional punch they pack. | ||
+ | |manufacturer=RS}} | ||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
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Compared to the other two RCS engines previously available, this new engine has a higher [[specific impulse]] in atmosphere which makes them suitable to steer heavy craft while ascending. The thrust is also 12 times higher than one RCS port which allows only a few thrusters to stabilize the craft. Because it uses liquid fuel and oxidizer the same fuel flow logic applies. Thus the part needs to be connected to a tank either directly or by a fuel transferring part. | Compared to the other two RCS engines previously available, this new engine has a higher [[specific impulse]] in atmosphere which makes them suitable to steer heavy craft while ascending. The thrust is also 12 times higher than one RCS port which allows only a few thrusters to stabilize the craft. Because it uses liquid fuel and oxidizer the same fuel flow logic applies. Thus the part needs to be connected to a tank either directly or by a fuel transferring part. | ||
− | + | Although it uses a different fuel, the Vernor Engine acts identically to [[monopropellant]]-based RCS ports, like the [[Place-Anywhere 7 Linear RCS Port]]. | |
Despite the listed mass, the part has the "PhysicsSignificance = 1" flag, making it a [[physicsless part]]; its mass and drag are added to the part it is mounted on. | Despite the listed mass, the part has the "PhysicsSignificance = 1" flag, making it a [[physicsless part]]; its mass and drag are added to the part it is mounted on. | ||
− | == | + | == Trivia == |
− | + | * The name seems to be a play on [[w:Vernier thruster|Vernier thruster]] which are used in real life like this part to control the craft. | |
== Changes == | == Changes == |
Revision as of 05:52, 20 August 2021
Vernor Engine | ||
by Reaction Systems Ltd | ||
Radial size | Radial mounted | |
Cost | (total) | 150.00 |
Mass | (total) | 0.08 t [N 1] |
Drag | 0.01 [N 1] | |
Max. Temp. | 2000 K | |
Volume | ? | |
Impact Tolerance | 15 m/s | |
Research | Specialized Control | |
Unlock cost | 1 800 | |
Since version | 0.24 | |
Part configuration | vernorEngine.cfg | |
Maximum thrust | (1 atm) | 6.46 kN |
(vacuum) | 12.00 kN | |
Isp | (1 atm) | 140 s |
(vacuum) | 260 s | |
Fuel consumption | 0.94 /s
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Thrust vectoring | No | |
Thrust vectors | 1 (zenith) | |
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The Vernor Engine (officially known as the VR-N1ER Veer-Governor in the product description) is a RCS thruster used for craft rotation and translation. Unlike other RCS thrusters, it is fueled by liquid fuel and oxidizer.
Although it uses rocket fuel, it is not a reaction engine.
Product description
“ | The VR-N1ER Veer-Governor, or "Vernor" Engine is an attitude control thruster. These motors are linked to RCS controls, but are powered by a Fuel+Oxidizer mix, making them significantly more powerful than MonoPropellant-powered RCS thrusters. They are fairly more bulky in comparison though, and feature only one nozzle facing outwards, although most agree that is an acceptable trade-off for the additional punch they pack. — Reaction Systems Ltd |
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Usage
Compared to the other two RCS engines previously available, this new engine has a higher specific impulse in atmosphere which makes them suitable to steer heavy craft while ascending. The thrust is also 12 times higher than one RCS port which allows only a few thrusters to stabilize the craft. Because it uses liquid fuel and oxidizer the same fuel flow logic applies. Thus the part needs to be connected to a tank either directly or by a fuel transferring part.
Although it uses a different fuel, the Vernor Engine acts identically to monopropellant-based RCS ports, like the Place-Anywhere 7 Linear RCS Port.
Despite the listed mass, the part has the "PhysicsSignificance = 1" flag, making it a physicsless part; its mass and drag are added to the part it is mounted on.
Trivia
- The name seems to be a play on Vernier thruster which are used in real life like this part to control the craft.
Changes
- New model and texture
- entryCost decreased from 4200 to 1800
- Cost decreased cost from 1400 to 150
- Tolerance decreased cost from 50 to 15
- Initial release
References
- “Kerbal Space Program - 0.24 Early Access - Even More Updates” by Scott Manley released on July 14, 2014