RoveMax Model XL3

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RoveMax Model XL3
Part image
Rover wheel by
Kerbal Motion LLC

Radial size Radial mounted
Cost (total) 1 200.00 Funds
Mass (total) 1.250 t
Drag 0.15-0.2
Max. Temp. 1200 K
Impact Tolerance 150 m/s
Research AdvancedMotors.png Advanced Motors
Unlock cost 11 200 Funds
Since version 0.19
Part configuration roverWheelXL3.cfg
Retractable No
Brake torque 30 kNm
Steering range No
Max. Speed 15.5 m/s
Electricity required 5.0 ⚡/s

The RoveMax Model XL3 is a huge rover wheel used for construction of land-based vehicles.

Usage

Due to its gigantic size which dwarfs even large-diameter parts and its sub-par performance compared to the smaller RoveMax Model M1, there are few legitimate reasons for using this part. One use-case where this part can come in handy are mobile launch platforms used to transport a whole rocket from the Kerbal Space Center to a different launch location on Kerbin.

Unlike the other wheels, the RoveMax Model XL3 is not articulated and uses skid steering to change heading, allowing a vehicle to rotate in place.

While active, the RoveMax Model XL3 wheel drains 2 electric charge per second (7200 E/hr).

Description

The RoveMax Model 3 was developed in total secrecy by Kerbal Motion's R&D team over the course of a year and a half. When it was finally revealed to the company's chairman, he stared in shock, screamed 'WHY', and subsequently dropped dead on spot.

Kerbal Motion LCC

Changes

0.22
  • Renamed from RoveMax Model 3 to RoveMax Model XL3
0.19
  • Initial release