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. With the aerodynamic changes in [[1.0]] 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 10500 m, whereas with no nose cone at all, it would only reach a height of 8100 m. |
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== Available nose cones == | == Available nose cones == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:43, 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. With the aerodynamic changes in 1.0 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 10500 m, whereas with no nose cone at all, it would only reach a height of 8100 m.
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 |
