0.22: How do nose cones improve stability during atmospheric flight?

[allmappedout]

Would be good to find out what it is that has made them put something in the changlog though - they must've made some code change otherwise it wouldn't have had a change in the log?!

[DYJ]

As far as I know the only thing that changed is their drag coefficient and as such you are still best off not using any nosecones.

Even if their drag is lower than average they still add drag to your rocket, just not as much anymore.

[Superfluous J]

As far as I know the only thing that changed is their drag coefficient and as such you are still best off not using any nosecones.

Even if their drag is lower than average they still add drag to your rocket, just not as much anymore.

I haven't tested anything, but don't they aid in stabilizing your craft while moving through the atmosphere? And if so, how do they compare to, say, winglets or just not having anything at all?

[DYJ]

Like Sean Mirrsen said the change of their dragcoefficient means they work the same as the pod+chute combo, ie only helps your craft point in the direction of travel because it makes the tip of your craft slightly less draggy compared to the rest of the rocket.

But this still means you are increasing your overall drag making your rocket less efficient.

I reckon fins are still a much better option for most rockets.