Mini-NUK-PD Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator
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 | Available only with the Breaking Ground Expansion installed. |
| Mini-NUK-PD Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator | ||
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| Generator by Ionic Symphonic Protonic Electronics | ||
| Cost | (total) | 10 000.00 
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| Mass | (total) | 0.040 t |
| Drag | 0.1 | |
| Max. Temp. | 1200 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 7 m/s | |
| Research |  Experimental Electrics
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| Unlock cost | 36 000
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| Since version | 1.7.1 | |
| Part configuration | rtg.cfg | |
| Packed volume | 25 l | |
| Power generated | 1 unit | |
The RTG provides constant and reliable power for deployed science equipment. Its cost is significantly higher than that of the solar panel (unless you are very far away from the sun - Dres and beyond), but the RTG has the advantage that it doesn't require direct sunlight, so it still works when on the night side of a planet.
Usage
The Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator is useful for purposes such as:
- Traveling so far away from the sun that solar panels become insufficient.
- Operating science equipment on the night-side of a celestial body.
Product description
| “ | While small, this small radioisotope thermoelectric generator can still provide plenty of power to run deployed science experiments. Careful calibration should be considered. Needs a deployed central station to operate. — Ionic Symphonic Protonic Electronics |
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Power generated
The amount of power the RTG generates depends on the engineer level of the Kerbal placing it.
| Level | Power |
|---|---|
| No engineer | 1 |
| Lvl 0 | 2 |
| Lvl 1 | 2 |
| Lvl 2 | 3 |
| Lvl 3 | 3 |
| Lvl 4 | 4 |
| Lvl 5 | 4 |
Changes
- Initial Release
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