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The TR-18D StackSeparator was originally designed as an explosive cutting tool. After deciding cutting a rocket in half, just had to be a good thing, our designers set to work adapting the technique to rockets.
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Unlike Decouplers, Separators jettison everything attached to them. This new technology was very well received by rocket engineers everywhere. Not bad for something that started out as a failure for a controlled explosive bolt prototype.
 
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Revision as of 12:28, 12 May 2015

TR-18D Stack Separator
Part image
Separator by
O.M.B. Demolition Enterprises

Radial size Small
Cost (total) 600.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.08 t
Drag 0.2
Max. Temp. 2000 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 9 m/s
Research Specialized construction.png Specialized Construction
Unlock cost 7 200 Funds
Since version 0.18
Part configuration decouplerSeparatorTR-18D.cfg
Ejection momentum 2500 Ns
Testing Environments
On the surface Yes
In the ocean Yes
On the launchpad Yes
In the atmosphere Yes
Sub orbital No
In an orbit No
On an escape No
Docked No
Test by staging Yes
Manually testable No


The TR-18D Stack Separator is a Separator that allows for staging rockets vertically and in sequence.

Usage

The TR-18D adds a stage to the rocket and when activated will release the separator as well as anything attached to it, much like the TR-2C. Unlike normal decouplers, separators come free from both sides, leaving the decoupler floating.

Product description

Unlike Decouplers, Separators jettison everything attached to them. This new technology was very well received by rocket engineers everywhere. Not bad for something that started out as a failure for a controlled explosive bolt prototype.

Changes

0.18
  • Initial release