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The '''Mk2 Clamp-O-Tron''' is a [[radial size|Mk2-sized]] built in [[docking]] port on the side of the vessel. Like the [[Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port]] it must be opened before docking. It is similar to the [[Inline Clamp-O-Tron]] but the main difference is its radial size and the Mk2 Clamp-O-Tron has a built-in [[monopropellant]] tank which the Inline Clamp-O-Tron doesn't have.
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The '''Mk2 Clamp-O-Tron''' is a [[radial size|Mk2-sized]] built in [[docking]] port on the side of the vessel. Like the [[Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port]] it must be opened before docking. It is similar to the [[Inline Clamp-O-Tron]], but the main difference is its radial size and the Mk2 Clamp-O-Tron has a built-in [[monopropellant]] tank which the other doesn't have.
  
 
It was included in the Spaceplane Plus mod which was integrated into KSP 0.25.
 
It was included in the Spaceplane Plus mod which was integrated into KSP 0.25.

Revision as of 20:08, 2 November 2014

Mk2 Clamp-O-Tron
Part image
Docking port by
C7 Aerospace Division

Radial size Mk2
Cost (total) 850.00 Funds
(dry) 760.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.60 t
(dry) 0.30 t
Drag 0.2-0.3
Max. Temp. 2500 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 50 m/s
Research High altitude flight.png High Altitude Flight
Unlock cost 11 000 Funds
Since version 0.25
Part configuration mk2DockingPort.cfg
Wing
Lift generated 0.24
Monopropellant tank
Monopropellant 75 Units of fuel

The Mk2 Clamp-O-Tron is a Mk2-sized built in docking port on the side of the vessel. Like the Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port it must be opened before docking. It is similar to the Inline Clamp-O-Tron, but the main difference is its radial size and the Mk2 Clamp-O-Tron has a built-in monopropellant tank which the other doesn't have.

It was included in the Spaceplane Plus mod which was integrated into KSP 0.25.

Usage

Mk2 Clamp-O-Tron in closed state

It allows other parts to be placed on either side, so that the craft can maintain a streamlined profile, and also allows the crew move through. It allows a spaceplane to dock with a space station because of its radial size which better fits Mk2-sized spaceplanes, more durable, and also because it has a built-in monopropellant tank of 75 units, and has same empty weight. That amount of RCS fuel mostly enough for a docking maneuver, and there is no necessity to build in extra monopropellant tanks.

The shrouds have to be opened before starting the docking maneuver with choosing the "Open" option in the window popping up by right-clicking on the part. After the detachment, or aborted docking the closing is possible by choosing the "Close" option appears at opened state in this window.

Compatibility

The Shielded docking port is the same diameter as the standard Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port, and therefore compatible with it. The different sizes of Clamp-O-Tron ports (standard, Jr. and Sr.) will not connect to each other. As it is not the only type of its class it can dock with other type docking ports like Clamp-O-Tron Docking Port, Inline Clamp-O-Tron and the Clamp-O-Tron Shielded Docking Port.

Product description

The new Clamp-O-Tron brand docking port comes complete with integrated monopropellant tanks for all your docking needs.

C7 Aerospace Division

Changes

0.25
  • Initial release