TD-37 Decoupler
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| TD-37 Decoupler | ||
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| Decoupler by O.M.B. Demolition Enterprises | ||
| Radial size | Extra large | |
| Cost | (total) | 375.00 
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| Mass | (total) | 0.360 t |
| Drag | 0.3-0.2 | |
| Max. Temp. | 2000 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 6 m/s | |
| Research |  Large Volume Containment
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| Unlock cost | 2 400
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| Since version | 1.4 | |
| Part configuration | Decoupler_3.cfg | |
| Ejection momentum | 200 Ns | |
| Testing Environments | ||
| On the surface | Yes | |
| In the ocean | Yes | |
| On the launchpad | Yes | |
| In the atmosphere | Yes | |
| Sub-orbital | Yes | |
| In an orbit | Yes | |
| On an escape | Yes | |
| Docked | No | |
| Test by staging | Yes | |
| Manually testable | No | |
The TD-37 Decoupler is a decoupler that allows for staging rockets vertically and in sequence. This part replaced the older TR-38-D, but works essentially the same and has a shorter visual profile.
Usage
The TD-376 adds a stage to the rocket and when activated will release the decoupler as well as anything attached to it, much like the TD-50 Decoupler. It remains attached to one side of the rocket - the side facing away from the arrow on the decoupler. It is used mainly for jettisoning spent stages or drop tanks with a 3.75m node.
Node Size
- 3.75m - decouple side (releases from upper attached part)
- 3.75m - non-decouple side (remains with lower attached part)
Product description
| “ | Originally designed for separating buildings that were stuck together, O.M.B. has repurposed these explosive bolts for use in separating stacks of massive rockets. — O.M.B. Demolition Enterprises |
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Related Parts
Changes
- Decreased cost from 600 to 375
- Initial release
