Fueled Adapters & "cones". Rocket & jet fueled Combo Pack.

[Dispatcher]

Hi,

This combo pack contains the updated versions of the (rocket) Fueled Adapters and Jet Fueled Adapters & Caps sets. The rocket fueled adapters are translucent so that the simplified internal design may be viewed. The inner oxidizer tank is immersed within the outer fuel tank.

Since KSP doesn't yet reward the use of aerodynamic parts (adapters, caps), the drag on these parts has been reduced. Use these instead of stock adapters & caps.

Updates tweaked some parts alignment for better SPH use. The files have shorter file path characters so that potential unzip issues for Windows users are addressed.

Get them here!

http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/combo-adapter-pack/

Edited September 24, 2013 by Dispatcher

[wasmic]

Ooooh, cool. But, you know, KSP actually does reward the use of nosecones - is they're placed below the CoM, they will stabilize the rocket, but if placed above, they will destabilize it. So it depends on how high you put your boosters.

[Srilania]

Not quite true. While KSP does calculate the mass, it does NOT calculate the aerodynamics. So, a flat topped rocket will fly jsut as fast as one with a bullet head.

[Guest]

What he means is that they tend to add drag, and if there's more drag behind the CoM, then the rocket will be more stable.

[Srilania]

No, they do not add drag. they add MASS. A flat rocket and a coned rocket, if both weigh the exact same, both swill fly upwards at the same rate. Sure, if you add more mass behind the center of mass, it'll fly more stable. But, it has nothing to do with the shapes. Just mass.