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The '''Standard Canard''' is a control surface, akin to the [[AV-R8 Winglet]], except that the Standard Canard is intended for use on an aircraft. That intention has not stopped space programs all across Kerbin from using the (slightly) lighter control surface for a vertical rocket.  
 
The '''Standard Canard''' is a control surface, akin to the [[AV-R8 Winglet]], except that the Standard Canard is intended for use on an aircraft. That intention has not stopped space programs all across Kerbin from using the (slightly) lighter control surface for a vertical rocket.  

Revision as of 05:03, 3 November 2014


Standard Canard
Part image
Control surface by
C7 Aerospace Division
Cost (total) 720.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.10 t
Drag 0.02
Max. Temp. 2400 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 12 m/s
Research Advanced aerodynamics.png Advanced Aerodynamics
Unlock cost 11 400 Funds
Since version 0.15
Part configuration standardCanard.cfg
Lift generated 0.52
Drag coefficient 0.5
Deflection range 15°
Surface area 1

The Standard Canard is a control surface, akin to the AV-R8 Winglet, except that the Standard Canard is intended for use on an aircraft. That intention has not stopped space programs all across Kerbin from using the (slightly) lighter control surface for a vertical rocket.

Product description

Our engineers had a stroke of inspiration after "visiting" the Kerlington Production Facilities. Introducing our new controllable canards. Warning, hard maneuvering may cause unintended stage separation.

Changes

0.15
  • Initial Release