KV-3 'Pomegranate' Reentry Module

KV-3 'Pomegranate' Reentry Module
Command pod by Probodobodyne Inc
Radial size		Small
Cost	(total)	3 105.00
	(dry)	2 990.00
Mass	(total)	2.270 t
	(dry)	1.968 t
Drag		0.15-0.20
Max. Temp.		2400 K
Impact Tolerance		12 m/s
Research		Advanced Flight Control
Unlock cost		4 000
Since version		1.4.1
Part configuration		KV3Pod.cfg
Crew capacity	(maximum)	3
	(required)	1
SAS level		× None
Ejection momentum		10 Ns
Experiment		Crew Report
Collectable		No
Rerunnable		Yes
Resettable		Yes
Electricity required		None
Antenna type		Internal
Antenna rating		5 km
Ablator		20 units
Loss at 2000K		0.05 units/s
Packed volume		None
Inventory Slots		1 slots
Volume limit		10 l
Electric capacity		50 ⚡

The KV-3 'Pomegranate' Reentry Module is a Command Module housing three Kerbal crew members during their mission. It has a rounded shape, similar to a pomegranate or Stayputnik.

Usage

Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the KV-3 Pomegranate provides basic command module functionality.

It features a 0.625 m radial size node on top, typically used for parts like the Mk16 Parachute, docking ports, service bays, or SAS modules. On the bottom, it has a 1.25m radial node. As the node is part of the heatshield, it includes a "free" decoupler. This decoupler does not take up any additional mass, but can only be fired if the pod is attached to something else.

Notably unlike the previous pods, the KV-3 has a small integrated heatshield, no monopropellant, and no reaction wheels. The last one requires extra care in craft design, else a mission could be curtailed or lost due to limited control options. It is lighter than the other 3-kerbal pods.

Product description

“

Many little Kerbals inside this one. Couldn't fit more. — Probodobodyne

”

Trivia

• The part's CFG file suggests that this capsule was originally named "Tato".

Real-world comparison

The KV-3 was inspired by the Voskhod (3 person variant).

Changes

1.4.1

• Initial Release