LT-2 Landing Strut

LT-2 Landing Strut
Landing leg by Moving Parts Experts Group
Radial size		Radial mounted
Cost	(total)	340.00
Mass	(total)	0.100 t
Drag		0.2
Max. Temp.		2000 K
Impact Tolerance		12 m/s
Research		Advanced Landing
Unlock cost		4 100
Since version		0.14
Part configuration		landingLegLT-2.cfg
Retractable		Yes
Brake torque		No
Steering range		No
Packed volume		300 l

LT-2 landing strut extended (left) and folded (right)

The LT-2 Landing Stut is primarily used to land safely on celestial bodies. Prior to its introduction in 0.14, winglets were often the preferred method of providing landing legs for Mün missions.

Usage

The LT-2 Landing Strut is used as a landing support when landing vertically. It is connected radially and extends with the G key (Default). It extends much longer than the smaller cousin LT-1, making it suitable for landers with larger engines.

Although comparatively long, LT-2 landing struts still need to be placed low on a rocket. They do extend far enough to be used with LV-T30 or LV-T45 Liquid Fuel Engines, but cannot reach past the LV-N or Mainsail.

LT-2 Landing struts start in an folded state, and will need to be extended. This is done with the “G” key or hitting the “extend gear” button on the HUD. While in motion the legs can produce substantial forces, potentially resulting in a several meter “hop”. If the leg collides with another part of the rocket, it can break connections and push that part away.

The maximum safe landing speed for an LT-2 landing strut is ~12 m/s. Landings with massive rockets or on rough terrain may need to be slower to avoid ripping off landing legs.

As of 0.19.1, landing leg mass is counted. This is in contrast to landing gear.

Description

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The LT-2 Landing Strut offers a heavy-duty method for planting yourself firmly on the ground, without the severe consequences that usually accompany planting yourself firmly on the ground. — Moving Parts Experts Group

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Changes

0.15

• Added deployable version

0.14.0

• Initial Release