Rocket RailGuide

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Rocket RailGuide

Menu location
Rocket → Launch Guides → Rail Guide
Workbenches
Rocket Workbench
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
0.19
See also
None

Description

A rail guide is a component attached to the side of the rocket that allows the rocket to be guided using a rail until it is fast enough to be aerodynamically stable.

Usage

  1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
    • Press the Rail Guide button.
    • Select the Rocket → Launch Guides→ Rail Guide option from the menu.
    • Double click on a Rail Guide object in the Tree view.
  2. Set options and press OK.

Properties

Rail Guide

  • DataAft Sweep:
  • DataAft Sweep Angle:
  • DataAuto Diameter:
  • DataBase Thickness:
  • DataBase Width:
  • DataDiameter:
  • DataForward Sweep:
  • DataForward Sweep Angle:
  • DataLength:
  • DataMiddle Width:
  • DataNotch:
  • DataNotch Depth:
  • DataNotch Width:
  • DataRail Guide Base Type:
  • DataThickness:
  • DataTop Thickness:
  • DataTop Width:
  • DataVAngle:

Rocket Component

These parameters are provided for information and have no effect on the design of the component.

  • DataDescription: Description of the component
  • DataManufacturer: Manufacturer when known
  • DataMaterial: Material when known
  • DataPart Number: Manufacturer part number