Ablator

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Ablator
Density 1 kg/unit
Transferable No
Tweakable Yes
Drainable No
Flow mode Internal
Cost 0.5 Funds/unit
0.5 Funds/kg
Since version 1.0

Ablator is a resource that is a vital component of heat shields. During Atmospheric entry, Ablator will slowly be consumed, dissipating heat in the process. Ablator can not be replenished or transferred between parts.

Parts

Image Part Radial size Cost
(Funds)
Mass
(t)
Max. Temp.
(K)
Tolerance
(m/s)
Tolerance
(g)
Ablator
HeatShieldSmall.png
Heat Shield (0.625m) Tiny 150
(125)
0.075
(0.025)
3 300 9 50 50
HeatShieldSmall.png
Heat Shield (1.25m) Small 300
(200)
0.3
(0.1)
3 300 9 50 200
HeatShieldLarge.png
Heat Shield (2.5m) Large 600
(200)
1.3
(0.5)
3 300 9 50 800
HeatShieldHuge.png
Heat Shield (3.75m) Extra large 1100
(200)
2.8
(1.0)
3 300 9 50 1 800
Heat Shield (10m).png
Heat Shield (10m) Large / 10m 2 400 1.5 3 500
(3 250)
9 50


See also

Atmospheric entry#Ablative on Wikipedia