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Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the Mk1-2 Pod provides full command module functionality. It has twice the torque of most other manned cockpits. For small or medium-sized rockets, this is often sufficient.
 
Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the Mk1-2 Pod provides full command module functionality. It has twice the torque of most other manned cockpits. For small or medium-sized rockets, this is often sufficient.
  
The Mk1-2 Command Pod features a small [[radial size]] node on top, typically used for parts like the [[Mk16-XL Parachute]], [[SAS]] modules or [[RCS]] tanks. It also has a large radial size node on the bottom. The Pod is outfitted with several steps under the crew hatch as well as two windows facing upwards and two more sideways windows the crew can look through during [[IVA]]s.
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The Mk1-2 Command Pod features a small [[radial size]] node on top, typically used for parts like the [[Mk16-XL Parachute]], proper sized [[Docking|docking ports]], [[SAS]] modules, [[RCS]] tanks or a [[Launch Escape System]]. It also has a large radial size node on the bottom. The Pod is outfitted with several steps under the crew hatch as well as two windows facing upwards and two more sideways windows the crew can look through during [[IVA]]s.
  
 
[[File:Command Pod Mk1-2 Interior View.png|thumb|left|Interior View from upper-right seat of Mk1-2 Command Pod on the Launch Pad]]
 
[[File:Command Pod Mk1-2 Interior View.png|thumb|left|Interior View from upper-right seat of Mk1-2 Command Pod on the Launch Pad]]
  
 
This command pod has a high impact tolerance of 45 m/s which makes it much more stable that most other parts. The result is that the pod is often the only part of a ship which survives a crash. That's good for the crew when the crash happened on [[Kerbin]], but not so good when on another body, because it usually means the crew is stranded without a way to get home. But note that when it comes to pure impact tolerance, the [[Mk3 Cockpit]] intended for spaceplanes has an even higher rating.
 
This command pod has a high impact tolerance of 45 m/s which makes it much more stable that most other parts. The result is that the pod is often the only part of a ship which survives a crash. That's good for the crew when the crash happened on [[Kerbin]], but not so good when on another body, because it usually means the crew is stranded without a way to get home. But note that when it comes to pure impact tolerance, the [[Mk3 Cockpit]] intended for spaceplanes has an even higher rating.
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This pod has a decent capacity of resources, 150 units of [[electric charge]] and 30 units [[monopropellant]] gives ability to execute simpler missions without extra batteries or tanks.
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==

Revision as of 13:45, 20 July 2014


Mk1-2 Command Pod
Part image
Command pod by
Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc

Radial size Small, Large
Cost (total) 3 800.00 Funds
(dry) 3 764.00 Funds
Mass (total) 4.12 t
(dry) 4.00 t
Drag 0.15-0.2
Max. Temp. 2400 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 45 m/s
Research Tech tree large control.png Command Modules
Unlock cost 7 600 Funds
Since version 0.16
Part configuration mk1-2CommandPod.cfg
Command module
Pitch torque 15.0 kN·m
Yaw torque 15.0 kN·m
Roll torque 15.0 kN·m
Electricity required for torque
0.080
s·kN·m
Crew capacity (maximum) Crew
(required) Crew
Monopropellant 30 Units of fuel
Electric capacity 150.0 
SAS level × None
Wing
Lift generated 1.4

The Mk1-2 Command Pod is a Command Module housing three Kerbal crew members during their mission.

Usage

Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the Mk1-2 Pod provides full command module functionality. It has twice the torque of most other manned cockpits. For small or medium-sized rockets, this is often sufficient.

The Mk1-2 Command Pod features a small radial size node on top, typically used for parts like the Mk16-XL Parachute, proper sized docking ports, SAS modules, RCS tanks or a Launch Escape System. It also has a large radial size node on the bottom. The Pod is outfitted with several steps under the crew hatch as well as two windows facing upwards and two more sideways windows the crew can look through during IVAs.

Interior View from upper-right seat of Mk1-2 Command Pod on the Launch Pad

This command pod has a high impact tolerance of 45 m/s which makes it much more stable that most other parts. The result is that the pod is often the only part of a ship which survives a crash. That's good for the crew when the crash happened on Kerbin, but not so good when on another body, because it usually means the crew is stranded without a way to get home. But note that when it comes to pure impact tolerance, the Mk3 Cockpit intended for spaceplanes has an even higher rating.

This pod has a decent capacity of resources, 150 units of electric charge and 30 units monopropellant gives ability to execute simpler missions without extra batteries or tanks.

Description

This modern cockpit is designed to be fully re-useable. Its spacious cabin can hold a maximum of 3 crew.

Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.

Changes

0.23
  • Added monopropellant storage
0.17
  • Added interior view
0.16
  • Initial Release