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== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
 
When deployed the parachute will act as a drag chute until reaching an altitude less than 500 meters above sea level. Once under 500 meters the parachute will fully deploy slowing down the Command Pod to approximately 20m/s for a nice safe descent.
 
When deployed the parachute will act as a drag chute until reaching an altitude less than 500 meters above sea level. Once under 500 meters the parachute will fully deploy slowing down the Command Pod to approximately 20m/s for a nice safe descent.
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== Changes ==
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''see also: [[Version History]]''
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; v0.8.5
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* Parachutes can now deploy automatically if jettisoned along with other parts (allowing for parts to be safely landed)
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* Added some sound effects for the parachute opening
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* Added cfg-definable parameter for parachute autodeployment delay
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; v0.7.3
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* Initial release
  
 
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The Mk16 Parachute module is primarily used to slow the descent of the Command Pod Mk1.

Usage

When deployed the parachute will act as a drag chute until reaching an altitude less than 500 meters above sea level. Once under 500 meters the parachute will fully deploy slowing down the Command Pod to approximately 20m/s for a nice safe descent.

Changes

see also: Version History

v0.8.5
  • Parachutes can now deploy automatically if jettisoned along with other parts (allowing for parts to be safely landed)
  • Added some sound effects for the parachute opening
  • Added cfg-definable parameter for parachute autodeployment delay
v0.7.3
  • Initial release