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The '''Rockomax "Mainsail" Liquid Engine''' is used to provide thrust for larger rockets and lower stages. It is typically fueled by [[Rockomax X200-16 Fuel Tank|FL-T16]] and [[Rockomax X200-32 Fuel Tank|FL-T32 Fuel Tanks]].
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The '''Rockomax "Mainsail" Liquid Engine''' is used to provide thrust for larger rockets and lower stages. It is typically fueled by [[Rockomax X200-32 Fuel Tank|large diameter Liquid Fuel Tanks]].
  
  
 
== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
The Mainsail is the most common choice for lifting large stacks of [[Rockomax X200-32 Fuel Tank|FL-T32 Fuel Tanks]] into orbit and beyond, or propelling large heavy lift vehicles. As of 0.17, this is one of only two size 2 engines, and it is the highest thrust stock part by almost a factor of 3. The thrust vectoring Also gives it good pitch and yaw control authority, greatly easing first stage stability.
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The Mainsail is the most common choice for lifting large stacks of [[Rockomax X200-32 Fuel Tank|liquid Fuel Tanks]] into orbit and beyond, or propelling large heavy lift vehicles. As of 0.17, this is one of only two size 2 engines, and it is the highest thrust stock part by a factor of 5. The thrust vectoring also gives it good pitch and yaw control, greatly easing first stage stability, though care must be taken to not allow [[Advanced_S.A.S._Module|Advanced S.A.S.]] to tear the ship apart. The high thrust of this engine, combined with [[w:Thrust_vectoring|thrust vectoring (TVC)]] can destroy poorly built rockets in the middle of ascents. Throttling down is often recommended.
  
The TWR of this engine excellent, equal to that of the [[Toroidal Aerospike Rocket|Aerospike]] and well above the above the smaller [[LV-T30 Liquid Fuel Engine|LV-T30]] or [[LV-T45 Liquid Fuel Engine|LV-T45]]. However, the Mainsail suffers from a rather low Isp -- approximately 12-18% the size 1 engines and the [[Poodle]] in vacuum. Isp in atmospheres is somewhat more even, but quickly falls below that of the [[Rockomax BACC Solid Fuel Booster|BACC]].
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The Thrust-to-Weight ratio of this engine is excellent. However, the Mainsail suffers from a rather low specific impulse, especially in a vacuum.
 
 
More subtly, the high thrust of this part, combined with [[w:Thrust_vectoring|thrust vectoring (TVC)]] can destroy poorly built rockets in the middle of ascents. Throttling down is often recommended.
 
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==

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The Rockomax "Mainsail" Liquid Engine is used to provide thrust for larger rockets and lower stages. It is typically fueled by large diameter Liquid Fuel Tanks.


Usage

The Mainsail is the most common choice for lifting large stacks of liquid Fuel Tanks into orbit and beyond, or propelling large heavy lift vehicles. As of 0.17, this is one of only two size 2 engines, and it is the highest thrust stock part by a factor of 5. The thrust vectoring also gives it good pitch and yaw control, greatly easing first stage stability, though care must be taken to not allow Advanced S.A.S. to tear the ship apart. The high thrust of this engine, combined with thrust vectoring (TVC) can destroy poorly built rockets in the middle of ascents. Throttling down is often recommended.

The Thrust-to-Weight ratio of this engine is excellent. However, the Mainsail suffers from a rather low specific impulse, especially in a vacuum.

Description

A monster of an engine for heavy lifting purposes, the Mainsail's power rivals that of entire small nations.

Rockomax Conglomerate

Created by: NovaSilisko

Changes

0.18
  • Overheats much faster
0.17
  • (Undocumented) Renamed, thrust increased (1200 -> 1500), weight decreased (7 -> 6), new description
0.16
  • Initial Release