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	'''Mk1-3 "Gumball"''' is a three~~-seater~~ command pod ~~with a conic design made to be placed on top of a rocket~~. It is ~~generally used for when the~~ [[~~Mk1 "Tin Can"\|"Tin Can"~~]] just isn't doing it for you size-wise and you want that much more aerodynamic stability on your rocket. It is relatively universal in it design opportunities so feel free to fly Bill in whatever craft you may think of with this part.		'''Mk1-3 "Gumball"''' is a three seat command pod. It is unlocked from [[Medium Orbital Rockets]] in Tier 2 of the [[Tech Tree]]. It features a conical design, going from a {{Size\|Size=MD\|Add Category=1}} to {{Size\|Size=SM\|Add Category=0}} inline, and windows.

	~~This part is unlocked in the very first node~~ in Tier 2 of the [[Tech Tree]]~~: [[Medium Orbital Rockets]]~~

	~~The~~ design ~~features two placement nodes~~, ~~the (generally) bottom one being~~ a{{Size\|Size=MD\|Add Category=1}} ~~radial size and the top node being a~~{{Size\|Size=SM\|Add Category=0}} ~~radial size~~

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	The ~~Mk1-3~~ "Gumball" can contain three [[The Kerbals\|Kerbals]]. ~~Like any other command pod,~~ it ~~features a conical and aerodynamic shape and is designed~~ to be placed at the top of a ~~rocket or any other craft to reduce drag and provide for a more efficient launch vehicle design that takes up less dV~~. ~~Along with~~ the ~~fact that this capsule has a strong reaction wheel and is capable~~ of ~~RCS maneuvers~~, ~~the "Gumball" is also quite stable during reentry due to it's shape and therefore lives up to be quite an effective return vehicle.~~		The "Gumball" can contain three [[The Kerbals\|Kerbals]]. Its design lends it to typically being placed at the top of a vessel. The shape of the pod shifts its center of mass towards the wider end, making it a stable choice for atmospheric entry.

	~~Although this capsule is relatively heavy compared to the smaller variations~~ it ~~has~~ a ~~superior battery and monopropellant storage capacity, almost three times the amounts. Paired with the additional crew capacity, the uses become numerous~~.

	~~This capsule is most advised with things like Apollo style missions, in which a separate vehicle is involved~~ and ~~you need more Kerbals (or probes) to control~~ the ship. It is also recommended for interplanetary missions as it provides a bigger fuel base to build and fly off of and a lesser chance your entire rocket will fall over upon landing on a [[Celestial Bodies\|celestial body]]. Generally, when paired with a [[RE-L10 "Poodle"~~]], a [[X-200-64]] fuel tank, and a [[SP-XL~~ "~~Gigantor"]], it makes~~ for ~~a very good transfer design and~~, ~~with some simple [[landing legs]] placed on, you've got yourself a very decent lander~~.		Integrated stabilizers and RCS storage make the "Gumball" well suited for fine maneuverability in space, such as docking to other vessels.

	== Synopsis ==		== Synopsis ==
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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	* The design of the "Gumball" is most likely inspired by the Apollo capsule, which featured a very similar conical design, along with a similar window pattern and hatch shape~~. The interior is different however~~.		* The design of the "Gumball" is most likely inspired by the Apollo capsule, which featured a very similar conical design, along with a similar window pattern and hatch shape.

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 == Synopsis ==
 ''"The rounded shape of this Mk1-3 "Gumball" may remind Jeb of his favorite snack, but this is no softy. It is equipped with a sizable battery and monopropellant storage. It boasts a powerful reaction wheel capable of stabilizing even large craft."''
 == Trivia ==

KiwiShark: Updated infobox

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	'''Mk1-3 "Gumball"''' is a three-seater command pod with a conic design made to be placed on top of a rocket. It is generally used for when the [[Mk1 "Tin Can"\|"Tin Can"]] just isn't doing it for you size-wise and you want that much more aerodynamic stability on your rocket. It is relatively universal in it design opportunities so feel free to fly Bill in whatever craft you may think of with this part.		'''Mk1-3 "Gumball"''' is a three-seater command pod with a conic design made to be placed on top of a rocket. It is generally used for when the [[Mk1 "Tin Can"\|"Tin Can"]] just isn't doing it for you size-wise and you want that much more aerodynamic stability on your rocket. It is relatively universal in it design opportunities so feel free to fly Bill in whatever craft you may think of with this part.

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	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	The Mk1-3 "Gumball" can contain three [[Kerbals]]. Like any other command pod, it features a conical and aerodynamic shape and is designed to be placed at the top of a rocket or any other craft to reduce drag and provide for a more efficient launch vehicle design that takes up less dV. Along with the fact that this capsule has a strong reaction wheel and is capable of RCS maneuvers, the "Gumball" is also quite stable during reentry due to it's shape and therefore lives up to be quite an effective return vehicle.		The Mk1-3 "Gumball" can contain three [[The Kerbals\|Kerbals]]. Like any other command pod, it features a conical and aerodynamic shape and is designed to be placed at the top of a rocket or any other craft to reduce drag and provide for a more efficient launch vehicle design that takes up less dV. Along with the fact that this capsule has a strong reaction wheel and is capable of RCS maneuvers, the "Gumball" is also quite stable during reentry due to it's shape and therefore lives up to be quite an effective return vehicle.

	Although this capsule is relatively heavy compared to the smaller variations it has a superior battery and monopropellant storage capacity, almost three times the amounts. Paired with the additional crew capacity, the uses become numerous.		Although this capsule is relatively heavy compared to the smaller variations it has a superior battery and monopropellant storage capacity, almost three times the amounts. Paired with the additional crew capacity, the uses become numerous.

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	{{Infobox command modules\|mass=2.603\|size=MD\|crew capacity=3\|torque=12.5\|manufacturer=Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.\|impact tol=15\|max temp=850}}		{{Infobox command modules\|mass=2.603\|size=MD\|crew capacity=3\|torque=12.5\|manufacturer=Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.\|impact tol=15\|max temp=850}}

	~~The~~ '''Mk1-3 "Gumball"''' is a three-seater command pod with a conic design made to be placed on top of a rocket. It is generally used for when the [[Mk1 "Tin Can"\|"Tin Can"]] just isn't doing it for you size-wise and you want that much more aerodynamic stability on your rocket. It is relatively universal in it design opportunities so feel free to fly Bill in whatever craft you may think of with this part.		'''Mk1-3 "Gumball"''' is a three-seater command pod with a conic design made to be placed on top of a rocket. It is generally used for when the [[Mk1 "Tin Can"\|"Tin Can"]] just isn't doing it for you size-wise and you want that much more aerodynamic stability on your rocket. It is relatively universal in it design opportunities so feel free to fly Bill in whatever craft you may think of with this part.

	This part ~~features~~ is unlocked in the very first node in Tier 2 of the [[Tech Tree]]: [[Medium Orbital Rockets]]		This part is unlocked in the very first node in Tier 2 of the [[Tech Tree]]: [[Medium Orbital Rockets]]

	The design features two placement nodes, the (generally) bottom one being a {{Size\|Size=MD\|Add Category=1}} radial size and the top node being a {{Size\|Size=SM\|Add Category=1}} radial size		The design features two placement nodes, the (generally) bottom one being a{{Size\|Size=MD\|Add Category=1}} radial size and the top node being a{{Size\|Size=SM\|Add Category=0}} radial size

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	The ~~'''~~Mk1-3 "Gumball"~~'''~~ can contain three Kerbals. Like any other command pod, it features a conical and aerodynamic shape and is designed to be placed at the top of a rocket or any other craft to reduce drag and provide for a more efficient launch vehicle design that takes up less dV. Along with the fact that this capsule has a strong reaction wheel and is capable of RCS maneuvers, the "Gumball" is also quite stable during reentry due to it's shape and therefore lives up to be quite an effective return vehicle.		The Mk1-3 "Gumball" can contain three [[Kerbals]]. Like any other command pod, it features a conical and aerodynamic shape and is designed to be placed at the top of a rocket or any other craft to reduce drag and provide for a more efficient launch vehicle design that takes up less dV. Along with the fact that this capsule has a strong reaction wheel and is capable of RCS maneuvers, the "Gumball" is also quite stable during reentry due to it's shape and therefore lives up to be quite an effective return vehicle.

	Although this capsule is relatively heavy compared to the smaller variations, it has a ~~much~~ superior battery and monopropellant storage capacity, ~~with~~ almost three times ~~both~~ amounts. Paired ~~along~~ with the ~~fact that you now have three times more Kerbals as well~~, ~~and~~ the uses become numerous.		Although this capsule is relatively heavy compared to the smaller variations it has a superior battery and monopropellant storage capacity, almost three times the amounts. Paired with the additional crew capacity, the uses become numerous.

	This capsule is most advised with things like Apollo style missions, in which a separate vehicle is involved and you need more Kerbals (or probes) to control the ship. It is also recommended for interplanetary missions as it provides a bigger fuel base to build and fly off of and a lesser chance your entire rocket will fall over upon landing on a [[Celestial Bodies\|celestial body]]. Generally, when paired with a [[RE-L10 "Poodle"]], a [[X-200-64]] fuel tank, and a [[SP-XL "Gigantor"]], it makes for a very good transfer design and, with some simple [[landing legs]] placed on, you've got yourself a very decent lander.		This capsule is most advised with things like Apollo style missions, in which a separate vehicle is involved and you need more Kerbals (or probes) to control the ship. It is also recommended for interplanetary missions as it provides a bigger fuel base to build and fly off of and a lesser chance your entire rocket will fall over upon landing on a [[Celestial Bodies\|celestial body]]. Generally, when paired with a [[RE-L10 "Poodle"]], a [[X-200-64]] fuel tank, and a [[SP-XL "Gigantor"]], it makes for a very good transfer design and, with some simple [[landing legs]] placed on, you've got yourself a very decent lander.

NexusHelium at 02:39, 13 September 2024

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	{{Infobox command modules\|mass=2.603\|size=MD\|crew capacity=3\|torque=12.5\|manufacturer=Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.\|impact tol=15\|max temp=850}}		{{Infobox command modules\|mass=2.603\|size=MD\|crew capacity=3\|torque=12.5\|manufacturer=Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.\|impact tol=15\|max temp=850}}

	The '''Mk1-3 "Gumball"''' is a three-seater command pod with a conic design made to be placed on top of a rocket. It is generally used for when the [[Mk1 "Tin Can"\|"Tin Can"]] just isn't doing it for you size-wise and you want that much more aerodynamic stability on your rocket. It is relatively universal in it design opportunities so feel free to fly Bill in whatever craft you may think of with this part. The design features two placement nodes, the (generally) bottom one being a {{Size\|Size=MD\|Add Category=1}} radial size and the top node being a {{Size\|Size=SM\|Add Category=1}} radial size		The '''Mk1-3 "Gumball"''' is a three-seater command pod with a conic design made to be placed on top of a rocket. It is generally used for when the [[Mk1 "Tin Can"\|"Tin Can"]] just isn't doing it for you size-wise and you want that much more aerodynamic stability on your rocket. It is relatively universal in it design opportunities so feel free to fly Bill in whatever craft you may think of with this part.

			This part features is unlocked in the very first node in Tier 2 of the [[Tech Tree]]: [[Medium Orbital Rockets]]

			The design features two placement nodes, the (generally) bottom one being a {{Size\|Size=MD\|Add Category=1}} radial size and the top node being a {{Size\|Size=SM\|Add Category=1}} radial size

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

NexusHelium at 02:32, 13 September 2024

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	Although this capsule is relatively heavy compared to the smaller variations, it has a much superior battery and monopropellant storage capacity, with almost three times both amounts. Paired along with the fact that you now have three times more Kerbals as well, and the uses become numerous.		Although this capsule is relatively heavy compared to the smaller variations, it has a much superior battery and monopropellant storage capacity, with almost three times both amounts. Paired along with the fact that you now have three times more Kerbals as well, and the uses become numerous.

	This capsule is most advised with things like Apollo style missions, in which a separate vehicle is involved and you need more Kerbals (or probes) to control the ship. It is also recommended for interplanetary missions as it provides a bigger fuel base to build and fly off of and a lesser chance your entire rocket will fall over upon landing on a [[Celestial ~~Body~~\|celestial body]]. Generally, when paired with a [[RE-L10 "Poodle"]], a [[X-200-64]] fuel tank, and a [[SP-XL "Gigantor"]], it makes for a very good transfer design and, with some simple [[landing legs]] placed on, you've got yourself a very decent lander.		This capsule is most advised with things like Apollo style missions, in which a separate vehicle is involved and you need more Kerbals (or probes) to control the ship. It is also recommended for interplanetary missions as it provides a bigger fuel base to build and fly off of and a lesser chance your entire rocket will fall over upon landing on a [[Celestial Bodies\|celestial body]]. Generally, when paired with a [[RE-L10 "Poodle"]], a [[X-200-64]] fuel tank, and a [[SP-XL "Gigantor"]], it makes for a very good transfer design and, with some simple [[landing legs]] placed on, you've got yourself a very decent lander.

	== Synopsis ==		== Synopsis ==

NexusHelium at 02:30, 13 September 2024

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	Although this capsule is relatively heavy compared to the smaller variations, it has a much superior battery and monopropellant storage capacity, with almost three times both amounts. Paired along with the fact that you now have three times more Kerbals as well, and the uses become numerous.		Although this capsule is relatively heavy compared to the smaller variations, it has a much superior battery and monopropellant storage capacity, with almost three times both amounts. Paired along with the fact that you now have three times more Kerbals as well, and the uses become numerous.

	This capsule is most advised with things like Apollo style missions, in which a separate vehicle is involved and you need more Kerbals (or probes) to control the ship. It is also recommended for interplanetary missions as it provides a bigger fuel base to build and fly off of and a lesser chance your entire rocket will ~~follow~~. Generally, when paired with a [[RE-L10 "Poodle"]], a [[X-200-64]] fuel tank, and a [[SP-XL "Gigantor"]], it makes for a very good transfer design and, with some simple [[landing legs]] placed on, you've got yourself a very decent lander.		This capsule is most advised with things like Apollo style missions, in which a separate vehicle is involved and you need more Kerbals (or probes) to control the ship. It is also recommended for interplanetary missions as it provides a bigger fuel base to build and fly off of and a lesser chance your entire rocket will fall over upon landing on a [[Celestial Body\|celestial body]]. Generally, when paired with a [[RE-L10 "Poodle"]], a [[X-200-64]] fuel tank, and a [[SP-XL "Gigantor"]], it makes for a very good transfer design and, with some simple [[landing legs]] placed on, you've got yourself a very decent lander.

	== Synopsis ==		== Synopsis ==

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	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	The '''Mk1-3 "Gumball"''' can contain three Kerbals. Like any other command pod, it features a conical and aerodynamic shape and is designed to be ~~place~~ at the top of a rocket or any other craft to reduce drag and provide for a more efficient launch vehicle design that takes up less dV. Along with the fact that this capsule has a strong reaction wheel and is capable of RCS maneuvers, the "Gumball" is also quite stable during reentry due to it's shape and therefore lives up to be quite an effective return vehicle.		The '''Mk1-3 "Gumball"''' can contain three Kerbals. Like any other command pod, it features a conical and aerodynamic shape and is designed to be placed at the top of a rocket or any other craft to reduce drag and provide for a more efficient launch vehicle design that takes up less dV. Along with the fact that this capsule has a strong reaction wheel and is capable of RCS maneuvers, the "Gumball" is also quite stable during reentry due to it's shape and therefore lives up to be quite an effective return vehicle.

	Although this capsule is relatively heavy compared to the smaller variations, it has a much superior battery and monopropellant storage capacity, with almost three times both amounts. Paired along with the fact that you now have three times more Kerbals as well, and the uses become numerous.		Although this capsule is relatively heavy compared to the smaller variations, it has a much superior battery and monopropellant storage capacity, with almost three times both amounts. Paired along with the fact that you now have three times more Kerbals as well, and the uses become numerous.

NexusHelium at 02:28, 13 September 2024

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	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	The '''Mk1-3 "~~Tin Can~~"''' can contain three Kerbals. Like any other command pod, it features a conical and aerodynamic shape and is designed to be place at the top of a rocket or any other craft to reduce drag and provide for a more efficient launch vehicle design that takes up less dV. Along with the fact that this capsule has a strong reaction wheel and is capable of RCS maneuvers, the "Gumball" is also quite stable during reentry due to it's shape and therefore lives up to be quite an effective return vehicle.		The '''Mk1-3 "Gumball"''' can contain three Kerbals. Like any other command pod, it features a conical and aerodynamic shape and is designed to be place at the top of a rocket or any other craft to reduce drag and provide for a more efficient launch vehicle design that takes up less dV. Along with the fact that this capsule has a strong reaction wheel and is capable of RCS maneuvers, the "Gumball" is also quite stable during reentry due to it's shape and therefore lives up to be quite an effective return vehicle.

	Although this capsule is relatively heavy compared to the smaller variations, it has a much superior battery and monopropellant storage capacity, with almost three times both amounts. Paired along with the fact that you now have three times more Kerbals as well, and the uses become numerous.		Although this capsule is relatively heavy compared to the smaller variations, it has a much superior battery and monopropellant storage capacity, with almost three times both amounts. Paired along with the fact that you now have three times more Kerbals as well, and the uses become numerous.