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The '''LT-05 Micro Landing Strut''' is the smallest and lightest landing leg, providing a low mass option for small crewed spacecraft and probes (up to 10 tons at landing).
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The '''LT-05 Micro Landing Strut''' is the smallest and lightest landing leg, providing a low mass option for small crewed spacecraft and probes.
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
 
[[File:Lander sunken.png|left|upright|thumb|LT-5s sunken into the terrain on a small [[mun|munar]] probe]]
 
[[File:Lander sunken.png|left|upright|thumb|LT-5s sunken into the terrain on a small [[mun|munar]] probe]]
The LT-05 can be extended with the G key similarly to the [[LT-1 Landing Strut|LT-1]] and [[LT-2 Landing Strut|LT-2]].
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The LT-05 can be extended with the G key similarly to the [[LT-1 Landing Strut|LT-1]] and [[LT-2 Landing Strut|LT-2]]. Each LT-05 can just barely handle a 4 ton load in Kerbin's gravity, when standing still -- or about a half a ton per leg when absorbing a gentle landing impact.
 
 
It is important to understand that landing legs have two different 'impact' speeds. The 150 m/s 'impact tolerance' applies when landing a very light vessel (< 1.5 tons) on its feet, with the suspension ''unlocked''. The legs can usually handle a 30 m/s landing with the suspension ''locked''. The 10 m/s crash tolerance applies when any other part of the leg hits the ground instead of the feet.
 
  
 
These legs do not extend very far at all, either vertically or horizontally. This means the vessel may tip over a lot more easily when landing. Be careful that it lands vertically on even ground, and attach the legs as far apart as possible on the craft.
 
These legs do not extend very far at all, either vertically or horizontally. This means the vessel may tip over a lot more easily when landing. Be careful that it lands vertically on even ground, and attach the legs as far apart as possible on the craft.
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
  
* Currently the LT-05 sinks a bit into the terrain, hiding the feet on the end.{{Check version||0.20.2}}
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* The LT-05 sinks a bit into the terrain, hiding the feet on the end. This is intended, and will probably stay this way.
* After successfully landing a moderately heavy craft (5 tons) with the suspension unlocked, it may slowly tip over as one leg retracts. Setting an action group to lock or toggle the suspension after landing can be helpful.
 
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==

Revision as of 08:50, 30 April 2016

LT-05 Micro Landing Strut
Part image
Landing leg by
Moving Parts Experts Group

Radial size Radial mounted
Cost (total) 200.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.01500 t
Drag 0.2
Max. Temp. 1200 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 10 m/s
Research Survivability.png Survivability
Unlock cost 820 Funds
Since version 0.18
Part configuration landingLegLT-5.cfg

The LT-05 Micro Landing Strut is the smallest and lightest landing leg, providing a low mass option for small crewed spacecraft and probes.

Usage

LT-5s sunken into the terrain on a small munar probe

The LT-05 can be extended with the G key similarly to the LT-1 and LT-2. Each LT-05 can just barely handle a 4 ton load in Kerbin's gravity, when standing still -- or about a half a ton per leg when absorbing a gentle landing impact.

These legs do not extend very far at all, either vertically or horizontally. This means the vessel may tip over a lot more easily when landing. Be careful that it lands vertically on even ground, and attach the legs as far apart as possible on the craft.

With normal placement, the legs extend downward just far enough to protect an LV-909, Rockomax 48-7S or LV-1, but only when attached as low as possible. You can use the offset feature to gain an additional meter or so.

Product description

A small landing leg designed for space probes or lightweight landers. Basically made of toothpicks... erm, Space-grade toothpicks mind you, but be careful with them anyway.

Trivia

  • The LT-05 sinks a bit into the terrain, hiding the feet on the end. This is intended, and will probably stay this way.

Changes

0.22
  • Description changed
0.18
  • Initial release