KV-3 'Pomegranate' Reentry Module

KV-3 'Pomegranate' Reentry Module
Command pod by Probodobodyne Inc
Radial size		Small
Cost	(total)	3 105.00
	(dry)	2 990.00
Mass	(total)	2.270 t
	(dry)	1.968 t
Drag		0.15-0.20
Max. Temp.		2400 K
Impact Tolerance		12 m/s
Research		Advanced Flight Control
Unlock cost		4 000
Since version		1.4.1
Part configuration		KV3Pod.cfg
Crew capacity	(maximum)	3
	(required)	1
SAS level		× None
Ejection momentum		10 Ns
Experiment		Crew Report
Collectable		No
Rerunnable		Yes
Resettable		Yes
Electricity required		None
Antenna type		Internal
Antenna rating		5 km
Ablator		20 units
Loss at 2000K		0.05 units/s
Packed volume		None
Inventory Slots		1 slots
Volume limit		10 l
Electric capacity		50 ⚡

The KV-3 'Pomegranate' Reentry Module is a Command Module housing three Kerbal crew members during their mission. It has a rounded shape, similar to a pomegranate or Stayputnik.

Usage

Generally placed at the top of the rocket, the KV-3 Pomegranate provides basic command module functionality.

It features a 0.625 m radial size node on top, typically used for parts like the Mk16 Parachute, docking ports, service bays, or SAS modules. On the bottom, it has a 1.25m radial node. As the node is part of the heatshield, it includes a "free" decoupler. This decoupler does not take up any additional mass, but can only be fired if the pod is attached to something else.

Like both of its predecessors in the KV series, the KV-3 has a small integrated heatshield, no monopropellant, and no reaction wheels. The last one requires extra care in craft design, else a mission could be curtailed or lost due to limited control options. It is lighter than the other 3-kerbal pods.

Note that the heatshield is not designed for re-entry from interplanetary speeds and the pod itself is too wide for a 1.25m heatshield to fully protect it.

Product description

“

Many little Kerbals inside this one. Couldn't fit more. — Probodobodyne

”

Trivia

• The part's CFG file suggests that this capsule was originally named "Tato".
• Despite being intended as a Voskhod command pod, several players have managed to turn it into a Soyuz pod by either clipping small Radiators/Structural Panels or using Fairings to cover the gaps between the Command Pod and the Heat Shield (1.875m).
  • Using the same process as above, it’s possible to do this with the Pea and Onion as well, but it would be less practical because they hold less Kerbals than this pod.

Real-world comparison

The KV-3 was inspired by the Voskhod (3 person variant).

Changes

1.4.1

• Initial Release