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The '''KV-2 'Pea' Reentry Module''' is a [[Command Module]] housing one [[Kerbal]] crew member during their mission. It has a rounded shape, similar an onion or [[Stayputnik]]. The KV-2 is based off of Vokshod (2 person variant).
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The '''KV-2 ‘Pea’ Reentry Module''' is a [[Command Module]] housing two [[Kerbal]] crew members during their mission. It has a rounded shape, similar to a pea or [[Stayputnik]].
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
 
Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the KV-2 Pea provides basic command module functionality.
 
Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the KV-2 Pea provides basic command module functionality.
  
It features a 0.625 m [[radial size]] node on top, typically used for parts like the [[Mk16 Parachute]], [[Docking|docking ports]], service bays, or [[SAS]] modules. On the bottom, it has a 1.25m radial node.
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It features a 0.625 m [[radial size]] node on top, typically used for parts like the [[Mk16 Parachute]], [[Docking|docking ports]], [[service bay]]s, or [[SAS]] modules. On the bottom, it has a 1.25m radial node. As the node is part of the heatshield, it includes a "free" decoupler. This decoupler does not take up any additional mass, but can only be fired if the pod is attached to something else.
  
Notably unlike the previous pods, the KV-2 has a small integrated heatshield, no [[monopropellant]], and ''no reaction wheels''. The last one requires extra care in craft design, else a mission could be curtailed or lost due to limited control options. It is lighter than the other 2-kerbal pods, with the exception of the [[Munar Excursion Module]].
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Like the [[KV-1_'Onion'_Reentry_Module|KV-1]], the KV-2 has a small integrated heatshield, no [[monopropellant]] and ''no reaction wheels'', but is itself unlocked simultaneously with the [[Small Inline Reaction Wheel]] in the [[technology tree]]. It is lighter than the other 2-kerbal pods, with the exception of the [[Munar Excursion Module]], but shares the KV-1's high drag which requires extra design considerations for a successful liftoff.
  
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Note that the heatshield is not designed for re-entry from interplanetary speeds and the pod will not fully fit behind a [[Heat Shield (1.25m)]].
  
 
== Product description ==
 
== Product description ==
{{Quote|This modern cockpit includes space for three crew members, and integrated RCS thrusters.|manufacturer=Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc}}
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{{Quote|Two little green Kerbals like peas in a Pea Pod. The engineers managed to fit an extra Kerbal in the same space!|manufacturer=Probodobodyne}}
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
* The part's CFG file suggests that this capsule was originally named "Onion".
 
* The part's CFG file suggests that this capsule was originally named "Onion".
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* There are several boxes in place of a third seat labeled <small>GAMES</small>, <small>SCIENCE!</small>, <small>SNACKS</small>, <small>CRAYONS</small>, <small>PETS</small>, and <small>DUCT TAPE</small>
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=== Real-world comparison ===
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The KV-2 was inspired by the [[w:Voskhod (spacecraft)|Voskhod]] (2 person variant).
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==

Latest revision as of 00:06, 30 December 2023

KV-2 ‘Pea’ Reentry Module
Part image
Command pod by
Probodobodyne Inc

Radial size Small
Cost (total) 2 000.00 Funds
(dry) 1 990.00 Funds
Mass (total) 1.52 t
(dry) 1.50 t
Drag 0.15-0.2
Max. Temp. 2400 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 12 m/s
Research Tech tree advanced flight control.png Flight Control
Unlock cost 3 000 Funds
Since version 1.4.1
Part configuration KV2Pod.cfg
Command module
Crew capacity (maximum) Crew
(required) Crew
Electric capacity 50.0 
SAS level × None
Heat shield
Ablator 20.0 units
Threshold temperature 500

The KV-2 ‘Pea’ Reentry Module is a Command Module housing two Kerbal crew members during their mission. It has a rounded shape, similar to a pea or Stayputnik.

Usage

Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the KV-2 Pea provides basic command module functionality.

It features a 0.625 m radial size node on top, typically used for parts like the Mk16 Parachute, docking ports, service bays, or SAS modules. On the bottom, it has a 1.25m radial node. As the node is part of the heatshield, it includes a "free" decoupler. This decoupler does not take up any additional mass, but can only be fired if the pod is attached to something else.

Like the KV-1, the KV-2 has a small integrated heatshield, no monopropellant and no reaction wheels, but is itself unlocked simultaneously with the Small Inline Reaction Wheel in the technology tree. It is lighter than the other 2-kerbal pods, with the exception of the Munar Excursion Module, but shares the KV-1's high drag which requires extra design considerations for a successful liftoff.

Note that the heatshield is not designed for re-entry from interplanetary speeds and the pod will not fully fit behind a Heat Shield (1.25m).

Product description

Two little green Kerbals like peas in a Pea Pod. The engineers managed to fit an extra Kerbal in the same space!

Probodobodyne

Trivia

  • The part's CFG file suggests that this capsule was originally named "Onion".
  • There are several boxes in place of a third seat labeled GAMES, SCIENCE!, SNACKS, CRAYONS, PETS, and DUCT TAPE

Real-world comparison

The KV-2 was inspired by the Voskhod (2 person variant).

Changes

1.4.1
  • Initial Release