Difference between revisions of "Gigantor XL Solar Array"

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Gigantor XL Solar Array
Solar panel by Probodobodyne Inc
Radial size		Radial mounted
Cost	(total)	3 000.00
Mass	(total)	0.300 t
Drag		0.2
Max. Temp.		1200 K
Impact Tolerance		8 m/s
Research		High-Power Electrics
Unlock cost		14 500
Since version		0.18
Part configuration		gigantorXlSolarArray.cfg
Electricity generated		24.4 ⚡/s [1]
Retractable		Yes
Tracking		Yes
Packed volume		None
↑ Energy output depends on the distance and angle to the Sun. The value is achieved at Kerbin's distance, with the panel pointed directly at the Sun.

The Gigantor XL Solar Array is a deployable solar panel. It is the most powerful electrical energy source in KSP at this time, though in some situations the OX-STAT offers better power per unit mass.

Description

Usage

• One panel creates enough energy to keep one ion engine at maximum thrust, under the premise that it is able to orient itself perfectly to the sun.
• The size of the panels, and their look, make them perfect for using on space stations. Now space stations just need some use for that much electrical power.

Changes

At or before 0.19.1

• (Undocumented) Mass reverted to 0.35.

0.18.2

• (Undocumented) Power increased from 14/s to 18/s. Mass decreased from 0.35 to 0.14.

0.18

• Initial Release