Flat Atmospheric Thruster

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Flat Atmospheric Thruster
Icon Block Flat Atmospheric Thruster.png

Category: Mobility
Function: allows atmospheric flight

Fits small grid
Mass: 303 kg
Power: 0.200 MW
Force: 32,000 N
PCU: 15
Size: 1x1x1
Time to Build: 8 sec

Fits large grid
Mass: 1273 kg
Power: 0.8 MW
Force: 200,000 N
PCU: 15
Size: 1x1x1
Time to Build: 25 sec

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The Flat Atmospheric Thruster, nicknamed Flatmo, is a more compact variant of the Atmospheric Thruster with the same atmospheric flight functionality. See also Icon Block Large Flat Atmospheric Thruster.png Large Flat Atmospheric Thruster.

Usage

Flat Atmo Thrusters are ideal for compact planetary drones, shuttles, or lightweight scouts.

Force

The lift ratio of the flat compared to the full atmo thruster is about 1/3 for small and 1/2.5 for large ones:

Lift comparison flat versus full atmo thruster[1]
Atmo Thruster S Flat S Full L Flat L Full
Small Grid 32 kN 96 kN 200 kN 648 kN
Large Grid 230 kN 576 kN 2.6 MN 6.48 MN

Gallery

Construction

The Flatmo has less than half the component cost and uses less power, but is also less robust and has only 1/3 of the lift of a full Atmo Thruster.

Just as with all other thrusters, there are four blocks: A large Flat Thruster versus regular sized Flat Thrusters, and both exist for small grid and for large grid.

Flat Atmospheric Thruster D Shape is a shape variant of the Flat Atmospheric Thruster. Flat Atmospheric Thrusters are circular encased in a square hull, whereas the D shape variant is circular with only one straight side. The circular one has mount points all around the square frame, while the D Shape has mount points only on the straight side.

Recipe

The recipe is for the regular size Flat Atmospheric Thruster (Square or D Shape) for large grids and small grid vehicles.

Icon Block Flat Atmospheric Thruster.png Flat Atmospheric Thruster
ComponentLarge Ship/Station
Required
Large Ship/Station
Optional
Small Ship
Required
Small Ship
Optional
Icon Item Steel Plate.png Steel Plate51011
Icon Item Motor.png Motor306
Icon Item Metal Grid.png Metal Grid31
Icon Item Large Steel Tube.png Large Steel Tube31
Icon Item Construction Comp..png Construction Comp.1010101


Functional Blocks

References