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The '''AV-T1 Winglet''' is a [[winglet]] that helps stabilize a [[rocket]] during flight but provides no [[control surface]]s.
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|mass=0.05
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== Product description ==
|drag=0.2
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{{quote
|temp=3400
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|Nothing is really known about this thing. Use it at your own risk.
|tolerance=12
 
|lift=0.3
 
|more=
 
{{Partbox/Line|Drag coefficient|0.5}}
 
|since=v0.7.3
 
|part=winglet
 
 
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The '''AV-T1 Winglet''' is a module that adds drag to help stabilize a rocket during flight.
 
  
== Usage ==
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== Trivia ==
Placing too many [[winglets]] may end up producing too much drag, adding stress to your rocket and making it more difficult to control.
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*The line for the manufacturer used to include a comment in the [[Parts/Aero/wingletAV-T1/wingletAV-T1.cfg|part.cfg]] file, reading “Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.”
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*It has a nasty habit of tilting the rocket in random directions. The use of a pivoting winglet, [[reaction wheel]] or a [[gimbal|gimballing]] engine is therefore recommended.
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*Some people say that this and the AV-R8 Winglet's art style is outdated and doesn't fit with the rest of the game's graphics
  
== Description ==
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== Changes ==
{{Quote
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;[[0.21]]
|Nothing is really known about this thing. Use it at your own risk.
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* Texture changed to more of a grey color
|Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.}}
 
  
== Changes ==
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;[[0.7.3]]
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* Initial Release
 
* Initial Release
  
 
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[[Category:Winglets]]
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[[Category:Wings]]

Latest revision as of 20:27, 21 August 2021

AV-T1 Winglet
Part image
Winglet by
Found lying by the side of the road
Cost (total) 500.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.03700 t
Drag 0.02
Max. Temp. 2400 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 12 m/s
Research Stability.png Stability
Unlock cost 1 500 Funds
Since version 0.7.3
Part configuration wingletAV-T1.cfg
Lift generated 0.3
Drag coefficient 0.5
Lift generated 0.37

The AV-T1 Winglet is a winglet that helps stabilize a rocket during flight but provides no control surfaces.

Product description

Nothing is really known about this thing. Use it at your own risk.

Trivia

  • The line for the manufacturer used to include a comment in the part.cfg file, reading “Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.”
  • It has a nasty habit of tilting the rocket in random directions. The use of a pivoting winglet, reaction wheel or a gimballing engine is therefore recommended.
  • Some people say that this and the AV-R8 Winglet's art style is outdated and doesn't fit with the rest of the game's graphics

Changes

0.21
  • Texture changed to more of a grey color
0.7.3
  • Initial Release