Feature #2965
Correct the ISP implementation so that engine thrust, not fuel flow, depends on it
Status:
New
Severity:
Normal
Assignee:
-
Category:
Physics
Target version:
-
% Done:
0%
Platform:
Any
Expansion:
Mod Related:
No
Votes:
Description
Thrust in newtons = isp * mass flow rate (kg/s) * g0 (9.80665m/s^2)
KSP does not model this correctly as thrust is constant no matter the current isp.
History
#1
Updated by Geschosskopf over 9 years ago
Updated by - Tracker changed from Bug to Feature
- Status changed from New to Not a Bug
- % Done changed from 0 to 100
A known simplification of the game. Not a bug, all working as intended. KSP isn't a simulator so takes certain liberties.
#2
Updated by Ted over 9 years ago
Updated by - Status changed from Not a Bug to New
- % Done changed from 100 to 0
#3
Updated by Anonymous over 9 years ago
- Subject changed from Engine thrust is constant to Correct the ISP implementation so that engine thrust, not fuel flow, depends on it