Mk16-XL Parachute

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The Mk16-XL Parachute module is a parachute part which, once deployed in the atmosphere, will slow down attached parts. As it relies on the atmosphere, so is only useful on a few planets and moons, such as Kerbin, but due to 'simplicity' of the simulation, it can be relied onto a safely bring a command pod down to the surface, maybe even with a few extra parts attached.

Usage

When deployed the parachute will act as a drag chute until reaching an altitude less than 500 meters above the ground. Once under 500 meters the parachute will open, thus slowing down the attached parts even more to a (hopefully) nice safe descent. Parachutes' efficiency depends of atmospheric density (requires a minimum air pressure of 0.01), so they will not work or deploy in vacuum (i.e. in space or on small celestial bodies without atmosphere, such as the Mun). On Kerbin, the Mk 16 XL will work as long as you're below ~23 km.

Description

The Mk16-XL Parachute is a double-sized variant of the Mk16, now with only 50% of the structural integrity!

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Changes

0.18
  • Can no longer be placed radially
0.16
  • Initial release