LV-2000 "Trumpet"

LV-2000 "Trumpet" is a deep space methalox engine. It is unlocked from Deep Space Methalox in Tier 3 of the Tech Tree. It features a telescopic nozzle design. It is efficient in vacuum but significantly ineffective in atmosphere, similar to nuclear engines. Its low rate of fuel consumption and reduced mass contribute also make it effective in interplanetary stages. It has the highest I_sp of allMD sized engines.

The "Trumpet" has two sibling parts: the LV-1000 "Cornet" (SM ) and the LV-3000 "Tuba" (​​​LG ).

Usage

The overall performance of the Trumpet makes it viable for interplanetary stages. With noMD nuclear engines available, the Trumpet fills a niche in its size category for high efficiency deep space options.

Synopsis

When the CEO of Ionic Symphonic Electronics commissioned Jebediah's Junkyard to build an deep space engine, the business world was confused. It made a little more sense with the engine name was revealed.

Part modules

EngineEngine gimbalGenerator

• Max thrust
  • 1 atm: 31.4 kN
  • Vac.: 160.0 kN
• Min thrust
  • 1 atm: 0.0 kN
  • Vac.: 0.0 kN
• I_sp
  • 1 atm: 75 s
  • Vac.: 382 s
• Propellants
  • Methane: 0.009 t/s max.
  • Oxidizer: 0.034 t/s max.
• Flags
  • Stops under 10%

• Vectoring Range
  • Pitch: -4.0° TO 4.0°
  • Yaw: -4.0° TO 4.0°

• Outputs
  • Electric Charge: 5.000 /s
• Always Active
• Engine Alternator

Changes

0.1.3.0

• Added to the game