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== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
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| − | To keep one ion engine constantly running at full thrust, you either need one [[Gigantor XL Solar Array]] or 15 [[PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator]]s. | + | This engine has a phenomenal fuel efficiency (4700 IsP), but has a very low thrust and requires an immense amount of [[electricity]] to operate. Electricity can be obtained using [[Parts#Electricity|Solar Panels and Radioisotope Batteries]]. To keep one ion engine constantly running at full thrust, you either need one [[Gigantor XL Solar Array]] or 15 [[PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator]]s. |
Batteries are used to store the electricity since there may be times your Solar Panels will be blocked from [[Kerbol|the Sun]] by objects or the dark side of [[Celestials|Celestial Bodies]]. | Batteries are used to store the electricity since there may be times your Solar Panels will be blocked from [[Kerbol|the Sun]] by objects or the dark side of [[Celestials|Celestial Bodies]]. | ||
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| + | The '''PB-Ion Electric Propulsion System''' uses xenon gas as fuel. It is stored in [[PB-X150 Xenon Container]] only, and can be directed in only one direction. | ||
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| + | The Ion Engine is good for fine tuning of orbits just as the RCS system is used. | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| − | |By emitting ionized xenon gas through a small thruster port, the PB-ION can produce incredibly efficient propulsion, but with a downside of very low thrust and high expense. | + | |By emitting ionized xenon gas through a small thruster port, the PB-ION can produce incredibly efficient propulsion, but with a downside of very low thrust and high expense. The general perception of this engine as being powered by "witchcraft" has unfortunately given it a sour reputation. |
|Ionic Protonic Electronics}} | |Ionic Protonic Electronics}} | ||
Revision as of 20:47, 4 March 2013
Contents
Usage
This engine has a phenomenal fuel efficiency (4700 IsP), but has a very low thrust and requires an immense amount of electricity to operate. Electricity can be obtained using Solar Panels and Radioisotope Batteries. To keep one ion engine constantly running at full thrust, you either need one Gigantor XL Solar Array or 15 PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators.
Batteries are used to store the electricity since there may be times your Solar Panels will be blocked from the Sun by objects or the dark side of Celestial Bodies.
The PB-Ion Electric Propulsion System uses xenon gas as fuel. It is stored in PB-X150 Xenon Container only, and can be directed in only one direction.
The Ion Engine is good for fine tuning of orbits just as the RCS system is used.
Description
| “ | By emitting ionized xenon gas through a small thruster port, the PB-ION can produce incredibly efficient propulsion, but with a downside of very low thrust and high expense. The general perception of this engine as being powered by "witchcraft" has unfortunately given it a sour reputation. — Ionic Protonic Electronics |
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Gallery
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A Solar Glider Ready for take-off. This ships uses ion engines.
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The Solar glider in action.
Changes
- Initial Release
