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== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
With KSP's current drag model, nosecones only add to a craft's mass and drag, hindering its performance. This nosecone has a higher drag coefficient than most parts, potentially making rockets less stable. It still looks good, though.
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This nosecone has a lower drag coefficient than most parts, potentially making rockets more stable. However, with KSP's current [[drag| drag model]] nosecones only add to a craft's mass and drag, essentially making them useless. It still looks good, though.
 
 
Release notes of 0.22 say "Nose Cones now actually help with improving stability during atmospheric flight."  Impact not yet fully explained or understood by the community.
 
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==

Revision as of 12:20, 18 January 2014

Protective Rocket Nose Cone Mk7
Part image
Nose cone by
Goliath National Products

Radial size Large
Cost (total) 450.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.20 t
Drag 0.1
Max. Temp. 2400 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 10 m/s
Research Advanced construction.png Advanced Construction
Unlock cost 6 500 Funds
Since version 0.18
Part configuration protectiveRocketNoseMk7.cfg

The Protective Rocket Nose Mk7 is a size 2 cap that fits in the front of a rocket.

Usage

This nosecone has a lower drag coefficient than most parts, potentially making rockets more stable. However, with KSP's current drag model nosecones only add to a craft's mass and drag, essentially making them useless. It still looks good, though.

Description

A large nosecone for covering up exposed areas of big rockets.

Goliath National Products

Changes

0.22
  • Improves stability of craft while in atmosphere
0.18
  • Initial Release