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== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
  
With KSP's current [[drag| drag model]], nosecones only add to a craft's mass and drag, hindering its performance. This nosecone has a lower coefficient of drag than most parts, which may improve craft stability in a few situations.
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This nosecone has a lower drag coefficient than most parts, potentially making rockets more stable. With KSP's new drag model, nosecones improve the drag of a rocket stack.  
  
 
== Product description ==
 
== Product description ==

Revision as of 14:51, 23 April 2016

Small Nose Cone
Part image
Nose cone by
C7 Aerospace Division
Cost (total) 180.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.01000 t
Drag 0.1
Max. Temp. 2400 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 40 m/s
Research Tech tree aerodynamics.png Aerodynamics
Unlock cost 1 800 Funds
Since version v0.15
Part configuration smallNoseCone.cfg

The Standard Nosecone is a size 0 cap that typically fits to the front of a NCS Adapter.

Usage

This nosecone has a lower drag coefficient than most parts, potentially making rockets more stable. With KSP's new drag model, nosecones improve the drag of a rocket stack.

Product description

An aerodynamic nose cap.

Change History

0.22
  • Improves stability of craft while in atmosphere
0.18
  • Gained physical significance
0.15
  • Initial Release