Difference between revisions of "Protective Rocket Nose Cone Mk7"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
Revision as of 12:20, 18 January 2014
| Protective Rocket Nose Cone Mk7 | ||
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| Nose cone by Goliath National Products | ||
| Radial size | Large | |
| Cost | (total) | 450.00 
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| Mass | (total) | 0.200 t |
| Drag | 0.1 | |
| Max. Temp. | 2400 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 10 m/s | |
| Research |  Advanced Construction
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| Unlock cost | 6 500
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| Since version | 0.18 | |
| Part configuration | protectiveRocketNoseMk7_v3.cfg | |
| Packed volume | None | |
The Protective Rocket Nose Mk7 is a size 2 cap that fits in the front of a rocket.
Usage
This nosecone has a lower drag coefficient than most parts, potentially making rockets more stable. However, with KSP's current drag model nosecones only add to a craft's mass and drag, essentially making them useless. It still looks good, though.
Description
| “ | A large nosecone for covering up exposed areas of big rockets. — Goliath National Products |
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Changes
- Improves stability of craft while in atmosphere
- Initial Release
