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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 ==
''"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."''
''"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."''
== Part Modules ==
<tabber>
|-|General Info=
* Crew capacity
** 3
* Max electricty for torque
** 0.541 /s
* Manufacturer
** Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.
|-|Resources=
* Monopropellant
** 0.12 t
* Electric charge
** 150 AU
|-|Antenna=
* Antenna range
** 200.000 Mm
</tabber>


== 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.


== Changes ==
== Changes ==

Latest revision as of 16:46, 21 June 2025

Mk1-3 "Gumball"
Three Seat Command Pod
Statistics
Mass2.603 t
SizeMD
Max Temp850 K
Impact Tolerance15.0 m/s
Monopropellant0.12 t
Electric Charge (U)150 U
Stores Research✔
Command Module
Crew Required1
Crew Capacity3
Reaction Wheel
Pitch
Roll
Yaw		12.5 kN
12.5 kN
12.5 kN
Resources Required (EC/s)0.541
Data Transmitter
Range200 Mm
Rate0.7 KiB/s
Resources RequiredNUM U/s
Science Experiment
ExperimentCrew Observation
Reports CreateSamples ✔
Data ✗
Report Size5 KiB
RequirementsAll situations and locations
Crew Required1
Kerlington Model Rockets and Paper Products Inc.

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 MD to SM inline, and windows.

Usage

The "Gumball" can contain three 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.

Integrated stabilizers and RCS storage make the "Gumball" well suited for fine maneuverability in space, such as docking to other vessels.

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

  • 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.

Changes

0.1.0.0

  • Initial release


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