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The '''Aerodynamic Nose Cone''' is a cap that fits to the front of a plane.
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The '''Aerodynamic Nose Cone''' is a cap that fits to the front of an aircraft or rocket.
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== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
 
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With KSP's current drag model, nosecones only add to a craft's mass and drag, hindering its performance. This nosecone has a higher drag coefficient than most parts, potentially making rockets less stable. It still looks good, though.
Its only uses are aerodynamic and aesthetic purposes.
 
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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|Goliath National Products}}
 
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Created by: C. Jenkins
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== Changes ==
  
== Changes ==
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* Mass reduced (0.3 -> 0.03), description expanded
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* Initial Release
 
* Initial Release

Revision as of 17:08, 12 February 2013

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The Aerodynamic Nose Cone is a cap that fits to the front of an aircraft or rocket.

Usage

With KSP's current drag model, nosecones only add to a craft's mass and drag, hindering its performance. This nosecone has a higher drag coefficient than most parts, potentially making rockets less stable. It still looks good, though.

Description

Aerodynamic, lightweight and mostly non-explosive. As a reminder to all personnel operating nearby, this part is really sharp and it'd probably hurt if you fell on it.

Goliath National Products

Changes

0.18.2
  • Mass reduced (0.3 -> 0.03), description expanded
0.18
  • Gained physical significance
0.16
  • Initial Release