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The '''Mk2 Lander-can''' is a [[Command Module]] housing two [[Kerbal]] crew members during their mission.
 
The '''Mk2 Lander-can''' is a [[Command Module]] housing two [[Kerbal]] crew members during their mission.
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
Generally placed at the top of the rocket as part of a lander, the Mk2 Lander-can provides full command module functionality. It features large [[radial size]] nodes on top and bottom.
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Generally placed at the top of the rocket as part of a lander, the Mk2 Lander-can provides full command module functionality. Unusually, it features a [[Radial size|size 1]] node on top and a “Rockomax” size 2 on bottom.
  
Due to its superior visibility to the other pods, the Lander-can is generally used when doing [[IVA]] landings.
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Like its smaller counterpart the [[Mk1 Lander Can]], the Mk2 Lander-can is well-suited to perform [[IVA]] landings given its superior downward visibility versus other pods. However, the lander cans are also the most fragile class of all command pods with an impact tolerance of merely 8 m/s. Direct contact with the ground should be avoided; a landing strut or at least a more durable part should be used to protect it.
  
Keep in mind that the Lander-can has an impact tolerance of merely 8 m/s, making it the most fragile of all command pods, along with its smaller version, the [[Mk1 Lander Can]]. That means direct contact with the ground should be avoided, and a landing gear or at least a more stable component should be used to protect it.  The Lander-can is able to survive entry into Kerbin, but requires more than one [[parachute]] to land safely.
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Despite the manufacturer's description, the Mk2 Lander-can has the same thermal tolerance as other manned command modules and is able to survive atmospheric re-entry, but requires more than one [[parachute]] to land safely.
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==

Revision as of 07:09, 22 July 2014

Mk2 Lander Can
Part image
Command pod by
Sean's Cannery

Radial size Large
Cost (total) 3 250.00 Funds
(dry) 3 202.00 Funds
Mass (total) 1.52 t
(dry) 1.36 t
Drag 0.15-0.2
Max. Temp. 2000 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 20 m/s
Research Tech tree large control.png Command Modules
Unlock cost 8 200 Funds
Since version 0.18
Part configuration mk2LanderCan.cfg
Command module
Pitch torque 15.0 kN·m
Yaw torque 15.0 kN·m
Roll torque 15.0 kN·m
Electricity required for torque
0.050
s·kN·m
Crew capacity (maximum) Crew
(required) Crew
Monopropellant 40 Units of fuel
Electric capacity 100.0 
SAS level × None
Inventory Slots 2 slots
Volume Limit 100 l

The Mk2 Lander-can is a Command Module housing two Kerbal crew members during their mission.

Usage

Generally placed at the top of the rocket as part of a lander, the Mk2 Lander-can provides full command module functionality. Unusually, it features a size 1 node on top and a “Rockomax” size 2 on bottom.

Like its smaller counterpart the Mk1 Lander Can, the Mk2 Lander-can is well-suited to perform IVA landings given its superior downward visibility versus other pods. However, the lander cans are also the most fragile class of all command pods with an impact tolerance of merely 8 m/s. Direct contact with the ground should be avoided; a landing strut or at least a more durable part should be used to protect it.

Despite the manufacturer's description, the Mk2 Lander-can has the same thermal tolerance as other manned command modules and is able to survive atmospheric re-entry, but requires more than one parachute to land safely.

Description

This cozy capsule seats two, and is very lightweight. However, don't expect it to survive atmospheric entry or even a sneeze.

Sean's Cannery

Changes

0.24
  • Cost increased from 950 to 3250 (48 of which is monoprop cost)
0.23
  • Added 40 units of monopropellant storage
0.18
  • Initial Release