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| − | The '''AV-R8 Winglet''' is a [[control surface]] — a [[part]] that generates [[lift]] and deflects to alter a [[craft]]'s [[center of lift]] to aid control of aerodynamic flight within an [[atmosphere]]. It also functions as a small [[wing]] in that it generates significantly more lift than an [[elevon]].
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| − | In contrast to other control surfaces made to attach to wings, active winglets like the AV-R8 and [[Delta-Deluxe Winglet]] are best suited to roles as tailfins or [[canard]]s on [[plane]]s or stability fins on [[rocket]]s. They can also be main wings for small aircraft and probes.
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| − | Note that placing too many [[winglet]]s may end up producing too much drag, particularly on rockets, adding stress and actually making craft more difficult to control.
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| − | == History ==
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| − | As the earliest active control surface in KSP (as of {{version|0.10}}), it was used as an enhanced stability fin in rocket designs versus the arguably undependable [[AV-T1 Winglet]]. However, both found use in small plane design. Between 0.12 and 0.13.3, the AV-R8 Winglet was commonly used as a landing leg, though has largely been replaced by dedicated landing legs. They also found use as radiators or heat sinks to prevent [[overheating]], particularly on solid-rocket boosters (SRBs) prior to [[tweakable]]s.
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| − | |The R8 Active Control Winglet series marked the debut of Kerlington Model Rockets in the Spacecraft engineering world. These winglets are equipped with movable pivots, which allow them to swivel and act as control surfaces. This feature was considered a huge advancement in control technology and most agree that it made Kerlington staff and R8 fans simply unbearable to be around.}}
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| − | Some people say that this and the AV-T1 Winglet have an outdated art-style and don't fit well with the rest of the game's graphics.
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| − | == Changes ==
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| − | ;[[0.15]]
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| − | * (undocumented) Moved from the Structural and Aerodynamic category to Command and Control.
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| − | * The R8 Winglet now responds to input, and can be used as an elevator, canard, aileron, rudder, or any combination
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| − | ;[[0.7.3]]
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| − | * Initial Release
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| − | [[Category:Winglets]]
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Revision as of 17:44, 17 March 2017
