Inflatable Airlock
 | Available only with the Making History Expansion installed. |
| Inflatable Airlock | ||
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| Airlock by Jebediah Kerman's Junkyard and Spacecraft Parts Co | ||
| Radial size | Tiny | |
| Cost | (total) | 400.00 
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| Mass | (total) | 0.100 t |
| Drag | 0.25 | |
| Max. Temp. | 2600 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 10 m/s | |
| Research |  Advanced MetalWorks
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| Unlock cost | 8 400
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| Since version | 1.4.1 | |
| Part configuration | InflatableAirlock.cfg | |
| Rotates | No | |
| Packed volume | 520 l | |
Product description
| “ | When trying to dock and that last small distance is just too far. This adaptor, with patented extend‘o’matic subsystems for extra portability, will fill the gap. Not to be used as an accordian. — Jebediah Kerman's Junkyard and Spacecraft Parts Co |
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Usage
When Inflated, the airlock has 2 uses, one is to act as an extendable docking port, being able to mate with a Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port Jr. or another Inflatable Airlock; Its main use, however, is its ability to store a single kerbal and allow it to EVA from the airlock, which is especially useful when no other hatch is aviable. However, it is effectively a habitation module, so it provides no IVA nor command module capabilities, even if the kerbal inside it is a pilot. It does allow for crew transfer to or from other crewable parts.
Trivia
Real-world comparison
The Inflatable Airlock was inspired by the Voskhod 2 inflatable airlock. Due to its light weight and high heat tolerance, it is often used for low-mass missions.
Changes
- Initial Release
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