Difference between revisions of "Nose cone"
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| − | A '''nose cone''' is usually used to reduce [[drag]] by rounding the top of a [[rocket]] part making it easier for air to flow around it. | + | A '''nose cone''' is usually used to reduce [[drag]] by rounding the top of a [[rocket]] part making it easier for air to flow around it. Placing one on the flat top of rocket will decrease atmospheric drag. For example, a RT-10 rocket booster launched by itself with an Aerodynamic Nose Cone will reach a height of 10500m, whereas with no nose cone at all, it would only reach a height of 8100m. |
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== Available nose cones == | == Available nose cones == | ||
Revision as of 02:02, 4 May 2015
A nose cone is usually used to reduce drag by rounding the top of a rocket part making it easier for air to flow around it. Placing one on the flat top of rocket will decrease atmospheric drag. For example, a RT-10 rocket booster launched by itself with an Aerodynamic Nose Cone will reach a height of 10500m, whereas with no nose cone at all, it would only reach a height of 8100m.
Available nose cones
| Image | Part | Radial size | Cost (  ) |
Mass (t) |
Max. Temp. (K) |
Tolerance (m/s) |
Tolerance (g) |
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Small Nose Cone | Tiny | 180 | 0.01 | 2 400 | 10 | 50 |
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Aerodynamic Nose Cone | Small | 240 | 0.03 | 2 400 | 10 | 50 |
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Advanced Nose Cone - Type A | Small | 320 | 0.075 | 2 000 | 10 | 50 |
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Advanced Nose Cone - Type B | Small | 320 | 0.075 | 2 000 | 10 | 50 |
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Protective Rocket Nose Cone Mk7 | Large | 450 | 0.2 | 2 400 | 10 | 50 |
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Protective Rocket Nose Cone Mk12A | Extra large | 850 | 0.4 | 2 400 | 10 | 50 |
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Tail Connector A | Small | 675 | 0.2 | 2 200 | 8 | 50 |
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Tail Connector B | Small | 675 | 0.2 | 2 200 | 8 | 50 |
