Elevon 5
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| Elevon 5 | ||
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| Control surface by C7 Aerospace Division | ||
| Radial size | Radial mounted | |
| Cost | (total) | 800.00 
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| Mass | (total) | 0.080 t |
| Drag | 0.02 | |
| Max. Temp. | 2400 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 15 m/s | |
| Research |  Advanced Aerodynamics
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| Unlock cost | 4 800
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| Since version | 0.25 | |
| Part configuration | elevon5.cfg | |
| Lift generated | 0.4 | |
| Cont. surf. portion | 100% | |
| Deflection range | 20° | |
| Actuator Speed | 30°/s | |
| Packed volume | 550 l | |
The Elevon 5 is a control surface — a part that generates lift and deflects to alter a craft's center of lift to aid control of aerodynamic flight within an atmosphere.
It was incorporated into KSP in version 0.25 from the Spaceplane Plus mod.
Uses
The Elevon 5 is can be used for adjusting the lift of a space planes wings - especially on the swept wings - to control the pitch and roll of a space plane. It also can be used as a rudder on the tailwing for horizontal control.
Product description
| “ | Just another one of these elevon things... wait, this one is swept! Wow! — C7 Aerospace Division |
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Changes
- Initial release
