Aerodynamic Nose Cone

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Aerodynamic Nose Cone
Part image
Nose cone by
Goliath National Products
Cost (total) 240.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.03000 t
Drag 0.1
Max. Temp. 2400 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 10 m/s
Research Stability.png Stability
Unlock cost 2 000 Funds
Since version 0.16
Part configuration aerodynamicNoseCone.cfg

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, essentially making them useless. This nosecone has a higher drag coefficient than most parts, potentially making rockets less stable. It still looks good, though.

Release notes of 0.22 say "Nose Cones now actually help with improving stability during atmospheric flight." Impact not yet fully explained or understood by the community.

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

0.22
  • Improves stability of craft while in atmosphere
0.18.2
  • Mass reduced (0.3 -> 0.03), description expanded
0.18
  • Gained physical significance
0.16
  • Initial Release