Mk2 Lander Can

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Mk2 Lander Can
Part image
Command pod by
Sean's Cannery

Radial size Large
Cost (total) 3 320.00 Funds
(dry) 3 202.00 Funds
Mass (total) 1.515 t
(dry) 1.167 t
Drag 0.15-0.2
Max. Temp. 2000 K
Impact Tolerance 20 m/s
Research Tech tree large control.png Command Modules
Unlock cost 8 200 Funds
Since version 0.18
Part configuration mk2LanderCan_v2.cfg
Crew capacity (maximum) Crew
(required) Crew
SAS level × None
Torque 15 kN·m
Electricity required
0.050
s·kN·m
Experiment Crew Report
Collectable No
Rerunnable Yes
Resettable Yes
Electricity required None
Antenna type Internal
Antenna rating 5 km
Required crew Crew
Multihop No
Packed volume None
Inventory Slots 2 slots
Volume limit 100 l
Monopropellant 40 Units of fuel
Electric capacity 100 ⚡

The Mk2 Lander-can is a Command Module housing two Kerbal crew members during their mission. Inexplicably, the agency description for its manufacturer, Sean's Cannery, calls this the “Lander Can Mk1 Cockpit”.

Usage

Generally placed at the top of the rocket as part of a lander, the Mk2 Lander-can provides full command module functionality. Unusually, it features a size 1 node on top and a “Rockomax” size 2 on bottom.

Like its smaller counterpart the Mk1 Lander Can, the Mk2 Lander-can is well-suited to perform IVA landings given its superior downward visibility versus other pods. However, the lander cans are also the most fragile class of all command pods with an impact tolerance of merely 8 m/s. Direct contact with the ground should be avoided; a landing strut or at least a more durable part should be used to protect it.

Despite the manufacturer's description, the Mk2 Lander-can has the same thermal tolerance as other manned command modules and is able to survive atmospheric re-entry, but requires more than one parachute to land safely.

Description

This cozy capsule seats two, and is very lightweight. However, don't expect it to survive atmospheric entry or even a sneeze.

Sean's Cannery

Changes

0.24
  • Cost increased from 950 to 3250 (48 of which is monoprop cost)
0.23
  • Added 40 units of monopropellant storage
0.18
  • Initial Release