Difference between revisions of "Mk16 Parachute"
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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 == | ||
+ | ''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 | ||
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Revision as of 21:20, 27 July 2011
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