Difference between revisions of "Mk1 Command Pod"

From Kerbal Space Program Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
(Changes)
(Changed since to Since, S must be capitolized. Added basic part details. Corrected cost from 1600 to 600. Minor grammatical corrections.)
Line 4: Line 4:
 
|Class=CommandPod
 
|Class=CommandPod
 
|File=Command Pod Mk1.png
 
|File=Command Pod Mk1.png
|Costs=1600
+
|Costs=600
 +
|Manufacturer= Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.
 
|Mass=1
 
|Mass=1
|since=v0.7.3
+
|Drag=0.2
 +
|Temp=3400
 +
|Tolerance=14
 +
|More=
 +
{{PB-more|Max SAS Torque|5}}
 +
{{PB-more|Crew Capacity|1}}
 +
|Since=0.7.3
 
|cfg=Parts/mk1pod/part.cfg
 
|cfg=Parts/mk1pod/part.cfg
 
}}
 
}}
 
[[File:Mk1 Pod Interior View.png|right|thumb|Interior View of the Mk1 Pod. Kerbin can be seen through the window.]]  
 
[[File:Mk1 Pod Interior View.png|right|thumb|Interior View of the Mk1 Pod. Kerbin can be seen through the window.]]  
  
The '''Command Pod Mk1''' is a [[Command Module]] housing the Kerbal crew during their mission.
+
The '''Command Pod Mk1''' is a [[Command Module]] capable of housing a single Kerbal during a mission.
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
Line 17: Line 24:
  
 
The Mk1 Command Pod features a size-0 node on top, typically used for attaching a [[Mk16 Parachute]], and size-1 node below.
 
The Mk1 Command Pod features a size-0 node on top, typically used for attaching a [[Mk16 Parachute]], and size-1 node below.
The pod's crew hatch is outfitted with a small window through which an occupying kerbal can look out during [[IVA]]. On the outside there are two rungs of ladders below the hatch.  
+
The pod's crew hatch is outfitted with a small window through which an occupying Kerbal can look out during [[IVA]]. On the outside there are two rungs of ladders below the hatch.  
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
Line 25: Line 32:
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
The model for this parts was replaced in {{Version|0.16}}, there is a memorial to the original with in [[Kerbal Space Center]] ([http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/28557698420/obituary-mk1-pod Link to blog post])
+
The model for this parts was replaced in {{Version|0.16}}, there is a memorial to the original located at the [[Kerbal Space Center]] ([http://kerbaldevteam.tumblr.com/post/28557698420/obituary-mk1-pod Link to blog post])
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==

Revision as of 02:36, 15 October 2012

Template:Partbox

Interior View of the Mk1 Pod. Kerbin can be seen through the window.

The Command Pod Mk1 is a Command Module capable of housing a single Kerbal during a mission.

Usage

Usually placed at the top of the rocket, the Mk 1 Command Pod provides all functionality of a command module. It has half the RotPower (And associated SAS/ASAS/RCS multiplier) of other command modules. This is often sufficient for smaller rockets, though larger ones will require additional control systems.

The Mk1 Command Pod features a size-0 node on top, typically used for attaching a Mk16 Parachute, and size-1 node below. The pod's crew hatch is outfitted with a small window through which an occupying Kerbal can look out during IVA. On the outside there are two rungs of ladders below the hatch.

Description

Originally built as a placeholder for a demonstration mock-up of a rocket, the Mk1 Command Pod was heralded as a far safer and more reliable option than it's predecessors by rocket scientists throughout the world. It is now commonly seen in active service.

Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.

Trivia

The model for this parts was replaced in version 0.16, there is a memorial to the original located at the Kerbal Space Center (Link to blog post)

Gallery


Changes

0.16
  • Part rebalancing: Mass reduced from 1.0 to 0.8, and crew capacity reduced from 3 to 1.
  • New part model.
0.8.5
  • Exposed Kd, Ki and Kp parameters for tuning the SAS and CommandPod modules
0.8.2
  • (Bug fix) Pod cannot be dropped if an Escape Tower (PunchOut addon) is attached
0.7.3
  • Initial Release