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== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
This nosecone has a lower drag coefficient than most parts with the [[0.22]] update, potentially making rockets more stable. Originally this part was useless before [[1.0]] because nosecones at that time added more [[drag]], but after the aerodynamics overhaul, this part is being made useful.<!-- outdated: However, with KSP's current [[drag|drag model]] nosecones only add to a craft's mass and thus increase drag, potentially making them useless. 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 ==

Revision as of 03:19, 27 May 2015

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 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.

Changes

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