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(A very powerful rocket engine for lifting heavy things into space.)
 
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|Name=LV-T30 Liquid Fuel Engine
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|Role=Liquid Fuel Engine
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|Class=LiquidEngine
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|Costs=850
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|Mass=7
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|More=
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{{PB-more|Minimum Thrust|0 N}}
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{{PB-more|Maximum Thrust|1200 N}}
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{{PB-more|Vacuum Isp|320}}
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{{PB-more|1 Atm Isp|280}}
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{{PB-more|Gimbal Range|1.0}}
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|since=v0.16
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== Introduction ==
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The '''LV-T30 Liquid Fuel Engine (Large)''' is used to provide thrust for larger rockets and lower stages. It is typically fueled by [[FL-T16 Fuel Tank|FL-T16]] and [[FL-T32 Fuel Tank]]s.
  
The '''LV-T30 Liquid Fuel Engine (Large)''' is the most powerful vanilla engine added to KSP yet. It offers an unprecedented 1200 thrust and a gimbal range of 1, which is significant due to the engine's size and power. If you thought the size one parts were too small, then this is the engine for you.
 
  
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== Usage ==
  
== Common Uses And Applications ==
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The LV-T30 is the most common choice for lifting large stacks of [[FL-T32 fuel tank]]s into orbit and beyond, or propelling large heavy lift vehicles. As of 0.16, this is one of only two size 2 engines, and it is the highest thrust stock part by a factor of 3. The thrust vectoring Also gives it good pitch and yaw control authority, greatly easing first stage stability.
  
This engine is ideal for lifting large stacks of [[FL-T32]] fuel tanks into orbit and beyond, or propelling large heavy lift vehicles.   
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The TWR of this engine is almost the same as its [[LV-T30 Liquid Fuel Engine|size 1 counterpart]], and above the [[LV-T45 Liquid Fuel Engine|LV-T45]]. However, the large LV-T30 suffers from a relatively low Isp -- approximately 11-13% below these two enginesBetween these, and the even greater performance potentially offered by the aerospike, some builders forgo this engine entirely.
  
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== Description ==
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{{Quote|Although criticized by some due to it's not unsignificant use of so-called "pieces found lying about", the LV-T series has proven itself as a comparatively reliable engine. The T30 model boasts a failure ratio below the 50% mark. This has been considered a major improvement over previous models by engineers and LV-T enthusiasts.
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|Jebediah Kerman's Junkyard and Spaceship Parts Co.}}
  
'''--Warning--''' LV-T30 Liquid Fuel Engine (Large) is not to be used for precise orbital maneuvers and is not recommended for manned flights. Use at your own risk.
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== Changes ==
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''see also: [[Version History]]''
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; v0.16
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* Part introduced.
  
 
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== Development ==
 
 
 
The '''LV-T30 Liquid Fuel Engine (Large)''' was designed by scientists at the kerbal space center, but its sheer size required the manufacturing to be done elsewhere. Few companies were willing to provide the amount of tape required at a reasonable cost, and after deliberations, 3M technologies was given the contract to begin producing the engine.
 
 
 
 
 
== Final Remarks ==
 
 
 
"Although its development was marked by tragedy, you have to look at what we have today. This is the first engine we have ever produced, and is well ahead of its time. There really is nothing that our duct tape can't do" ''Inge G Thulin'' CEO 3M
 

Revision as of 06:55, 14 August 2012

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The LV-T30 Liquid Fuel Engine (Large) is used to provide thrust for larger rockets and lower stages. It is typically fueled by FL-T16 and FL-T32 Fuel Tanks.


Usage

The LV-T30 is the most common choice for lifting large stacks of FL-T32 fuel tanks into orbit and beyond, or propelling large heavy lift vehicles. As of 0.16, this is one of only two size 2 engines, and it is the highest thrust stock part by a factor of 3. The thrust vectoring Also gives it good pitch and yaw control authority, greatly easing first stage stability.

The TWR of this engine is almost the same as its size 1 counterpart, and above the LV-T45. However, the large LV-T30 suffers from a relatively low Isp -- approximately 11-13% below these two engines. Between these, and the even greater performance potentially offered by the aerospike, some builders forgo this engine entirely.

Description

Although criticized by some due to it's not unsignificant use of so-called "pieces found lying about", the LV-T series has proven itself as a comparatively reliable engine. The T30 model boasts a failure ratio below the 50% mark. This has been considered a major improvement over previous models by engineers and LV-T enthusiasts.

Jebediah Kerman's Junkyard and Spaceship Parts Co.

Changes

see also: Version History

v0.16
  • Part introduced.