TD-37 Decoupler

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TD-37 Decoupler
Part image
Decoupler by
O.M.B. Demolition Enterprises

Radial size Extra large
Cost (total) 375.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.36 t
Drag 0.3-0.2
Max. Temp. 2000 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 6 m/s
Research Large volume containment.png Large Volume Containment
Unlock cost 2 400 Funds
Since version 1.4
Part configuration Decoupler_3.cfg
Ejection momentum 2000 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

Related Parts

Changes

1.8
  • Decreased cost from 600 to 375
1.4
  • Initial release