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This is the default config file for the AV-R8 Winglet
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{{:AV-R8 Winglet/Box}}
<nowiki>// this is a sample config file, for determining a good file format for defining part parameters
 
// comment line - ignored by cfg parser
 
// empty lines, or lines without a '=' sign are also ignored
 
// all other lines are split at the '=' sign, and the left operand is used to know what parameter we are setting
 
// diferent parameters require data in different formats (see docs), and each module has it's own parameters (again, see docs)
 
// each assignment must be in a single line. Lines without assignments will be ignored. (You CAN turn on word wrap, though)
 
// each keyword here relates to an existing variable in the assigned module. If the keyword isn't found, it is ignored.
 
// conversely, if a keyword is left unassigned (as in not in the file), it will be initialized with it's default value
 
// This is done automatically, so any public variable defined in the loaded module can be accessed this way (provided it's value can be parsed)
 
  
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The '''AV-R8 Winglet''' 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 also functions as a small [[wing]] in that it generates significantly more lift than an [[elevon]].
  
// --- general parameters ---
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== Usage ==
name = R8winglet
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In contrast to other control surfaces made to attach to wings, active winglets like the AV-R8 and [[Delta-Deluxe Winglet]] are best suited to roles as tailfins or [[canard]]s on [[plane]]s or stability fins on [[rocket]]s. They can also be main wings for small aircraft and probes.
module = Winglet
 
author = HarvesteR
 
  
// --- asset parameters ---
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Note that placing too many [[winglet]]s may end up producing too much drag, particularly on rockets, adding stress and actually making craft more difficult to control.
mesh = winglet.DAE
 
scale = 0.1
 
texture = winglet2TexMap.png
 
specPower = 0.1
 
rimFalloff = 3
 
alphaCutoff = 0.0
 
  
// --- editor parameters ---
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== History ==
cost = 500
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As the earliest active control surface in KSP (as of {{version|0.10}}), it was used as an enhanced stability fin in rocket designs versus the arguably undependable [[AV-T1 Winglet]]. However, both found use in small plane design. Between 0.12 and 0.13.3, the AV-R8 Winglet was commonly used as a landing leg, though has largely been replaced by dedicated landing legs. They also found use as radiators or heat sinks to prevent [[overheating]], particularly on solid-rocket boosters (SRBs) prior to [[tweakable]]s.
category = 2
 
subcategory = 0
 
title = AV-R8 Winglet
 
// manufacturer = Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.
 
// description =
 
// attachment rules: stack, srfAttach, allowStack, allowSrfAttach, allowCollision
 
attachRules = 0,1,0,0,1
 
  
// --- node definitions ---
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== Product description ==
// definition format is Position X, Position Y, Position Z, Up X, Up Y, Up Z
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{{Quote
node_attach = 4.32401, 1.39785, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 0.0
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|The R8 Active Control Winglet series marked the debut of Kerlington Model Rockets in the Spacecraft engineering world. These winglets are equipped with movable pivots, which allow them to swivel and act as control surfaces. This feature was considered a huge advancement in control technology and most agree that it made Kerlington staff and R8 fans simply unbearable to be around.}}
  
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== Changes ==
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;[[0.15]]
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* (undocumented) Moved from the Structural and Aerodynamic category to Command and Control.
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;[[0.10]]
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* The R8 Winglet now responds to input, and can be used as an elevator, canard, aileron, rudder, or any combination
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;[[0.7.3]]
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* Initial Release
  
// --- standard part parameters ---
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{{Parts}}
mass = 0.08
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[[Category:Control surfaces]]
dragModelType = override
 
maximum_drag = 0.02
 
minimum_drag = 0.02
 
angularDrag = 5
 
crashTolerance = 12
 
maxTemp = 3400
 
explosionPotential = 0.1
 
 
 
// --- winglet parameters ---
 
// dragCoeff will override the maximum_drag value
 
dragCoeff = 0.5
 
deflectionLiftCoeff = 0.4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
// --- tweakables (coming soon...) ---
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
// ----- DO NOT EDIT BELOW THIS POINT ------
 
</nowiki>
 
{{Template:Parts}}
 

Latest revision as of 15:45, 19 August 2018

AV-R8 Winglet
Part image
Winglet by
Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc
Cost (total) 640.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.10 t
Drag 0.02
Max. Temp. 2400 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 12 m/s
Research Tech tree advanced flight control.png Flight Control
Unlock cost 1 800 Funds
Since version 0.7.3
Part configuration wingletAV-R8.cfg
Lift generated 0.5
Drag coefficient 0.5
Deflection range 15°
Surface area 0.95

The AV-R8 Winglet 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 also functions as a small wing in that it generates significantly more lift than an elevon.

Usage

In contrast to other control surfaces made to attach to wings, active winglets like the AV-R8 and Delta-Deluxe Winglet are best suited to roles as tailfins or canards on planes or stability fins on rockets. They can also be main wings for small aircraft and probes.

Note that placing too many winglets may end up producing too much drag, particularly on rockets, adding stress and actually making craft more difficult to control.

History

As the earliest active control surface in KSP (as of version 0.10), it was used as an enhanced stability fin in rocket designs versus the arguably undependable AV-T1 Winglet. However, both found use in small plane design. Between 0.12 and 0.13.3, the AV-R8 Winglet was commonly used as a landing leg, though has largely been replaced by dedicated landing legs. They also found use as radiators or heat sinks to prevent overheating, particularly on solid-rocket boosters (SRBs) prior to tweakables.

Product description

The R8 Active Control Winglet series marked the debut of Kerlington Model Rockets in the Spacecraft engineering world. These winglets are equipped with movable pivots, which allow them to swivel and act as control surfaces. This feature was considered a huge advancement in control technology and most agree that it made Kerlington staff and R8 fans simply unbearable to be around.

Changes

0.15
  • (undocumented) Moved from the Structural and Aerodynamic category to Command and Control.
0.10
  • The R8 Winglet now responds to input, and can be used as an elevator, canard, aileron, rudder, or any combination
0.7.3
  • Initial Release