Desperately seeking RAT

[Signo]

Hi all, I am pretty sure this is an easy question: is there any mod pack with a RAM Air Turbine included?

[pincushionman]

Why? The jet engines have alternators. Or do you mean to generate power during a re-entry glide?

[Signo]

Sometimes alternators are not enough or simply not applicable. I have a couple of designs in mind: "windmill" rover for Eve's surface and extra power supply for the Kerbal Foundries AG repulsors (that are indeed power hungry). Maybe a small Duna ion glider without tons of solar panels too.

The "windmill" rover should work on some of the Outer Planets moons too, like Tekto.

I know that a common RTG could solve all my issues, but just for roleplay sake, a RTG would decay while a RAT operated vehicle could last longer (theoretically, of course).

EDIT: And this may lead to "electric/hydraulic operated cooling" too.

Think about an electric actuated radiator that could be smaller but better performing than what we have now.

The RAT then could be an interesting extra power supply to use just when you need it, during the re entry.

Edited July 11, 2015 by Signo