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The '''Protective Rocket Nose Mk7''' is a size 2 cap that fits in the front of a rocket.
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The '''Protective Rocket Nose Cone Mk7''' is a size 2 cap that fits in the front of a rocket.
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
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. But in 0.22 update, the nosecones seem like would improve in-atmosphere flight stability a little bit more(who knows?!). It still looks good, though.
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This [[nose cone]] can be used to minimise the [[drag]] of a 2.5m stack when facing directly [[prograde]], potentially making rockets more stable and improving fuel efficiency. Historically, before the major [[aerodynamics]] change in [[1.0]], this part was primarily of aesthetic value (although the reduced drag coefficient for nose cones in [[0.22]] did make it possible for them to provide some improved stability, at the cost of increased total drag). The new drag model has made them useful or even essential.
  
 
== Product description ==
 
== Product description ==
 
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|A large nosecone for covering up exposed areas of big rockets.
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|A large nose cone for covering up exposed areas of big rockets.
 
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== Variants ==
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As of {{version|1.6}} this nose cone has three textures that can be switched in the editor.
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{{multiple image
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|align=left
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|width=200
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|image1=ProtectiveNoseCone_White.png
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|alt1=White variant
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|image2=ProtectiveNoseCone_Gray.png
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|alt2=Gray variant
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|image3=ProtectiveNoseCone_Orange.png
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|alt3=Orange variant
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|footer=The different variants of the nose cone
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}}
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{{clear|left}}
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[[File:Protective Nosecone.png|thumb|Texture prior to [[1.6]]]]
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
;{{Version|0.22|}}
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;[[1.6]]
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* New model and texture
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* Added 3 variants
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;[[0.22]]
 
* Improves stability of craft while in atmosphere
 
* Improves stability of craft while in atmosphere
;{{Version|0.18|}}
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;[[0.18]]
 
* Initial Release
 
* Initial Release
  
 
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[[Category:Nose cones]]

Revision as of 15:22, 27 December 2018

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 Cone Mk7 is a size 2 cap that fits in the front of a rocket.

Usage

This nose cone can be used to minimise the drag of a 2.5m stack when facing directly prograde, potentially making rockets more stable and improving fuel efficiency. Historically, before the major aerodynamics change in 1.0, this part was primarily of aesthetic value (although the reduced drag coefficient for nose cones in 0.22 did make it possible for them to provide some improved stability, at the cost of increased total drag). The new drag model has made them useful or even essential.

Product description

A large nose cone for covering up exposed areas of big rockets.

Variants

As of version 1.6 this nose cone has three textures that can be switched in the editor.

White variant
Gray variant
Orange variant
The different variants of the nose cone
Texture prior to 1.6

Changes

1.6
  • New model and texture
  • Added 3 variants
0.22
  • Improves stability of craft while in atmosphere
0.18
  • Initial Release