KV-2 ‘Pea’ Reentry Module

KV-2 ‘Pea’ Reentry Module
Command pod by Probodobodyne Inc
Radial size		Small
Cost	(total)	2 070.00
	(dry)	1 990.00
Mass	(total)	1.520 t
	(dry)	1.312 t
Drag		0.15-0.20
Max. Temp.		2400 K
Impact Tolerance		12 m/s
Research		Flight Control
Unlock cost		3 000
Since version		1.4.1
Part configuration		KV2Pod.cfg
Crew capacity	(maximum)	2
	(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		20 l
Electric capacity		50 ⚡

The KV-2 ‘Pea’ Reentry Module is a Command Module housing two Kerbal crew members during their mission. It has a rounded shape, similar to a pea or Stayputnik.

Usage

Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the KV-2 Pea 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-2 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 2-kerbal pods, with the exception of the Munar Excursion Module.

Product description

“

Two little green Kerbals like peas in a Pea Pod. The engineers managed to fit an extra Kerbal in the same space! — Probodobodyne

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Trivia

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

Real-world comparison

The KV-2 was inspired by the Voskhod (2 person variant).

Changes

1.4.1

• Initial Release