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Mun Rover 'Giraffa'
   
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Craft Type: Rover, Robotics
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Apr 3, 2023 @ 5:55am
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Mun Rover 'Giraffa'

In 1 collection by MelTdoWn
Meltdowns Exploration Systems
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Description
"I want it all. I want it all. And I want it now."

This high-tech Rover features ALL the bells and whistles in a compact package.
Ideal for exploration of small moons and planets in mid to late career.

ISRU: self-sustaining operation thanks to in-situ refueling. Two small drills are deployed from the aft bay using robotics.
Science: full suite of instruments in forward bay. Large Scanning Arm, 2x Experiment Storage Unit.
Crane: Hinge and Grabbing Unit at the back are strong enough to lift small rovers off the ground for easy repairs.
Propulsion (ground): solar power and a fuel cell enable you to drive day and night at high speeds.
Propulsion (space): integrated Terrier engine allows you to land independently on small bodies.
Docking: Shielded Docking Port and RCS/Monoprop are included.
Carries 4 crew and 200 litres + 650 litres of cargo.

Giraffa
1x Terrier
Delta-V: 2300 m/s (TWR 2.02 on the Mun)
Mass: 18.247t
Price: 71,042
(Without crew or cargo)

Notes
- Switch control to the OKTO2 in the forward bay if you want to use the Terrier engine.
- Enable rear wheel steering for tight maneuvering while using the Crane.

Keybindings
[3] Toggle Terrier
[5] Toggle Fuel Cell
[6] Toggle Cargo Bay
[7] Toggle ISRU (KAL program; open Cargo Bay first)
[8] Perform all experiments and collect all science
[9] Toggle Ladders
[0] Toggle Antenna
1 Comments
MelTdoWn  [author] Jun 15, 2023 @ 3:09pm 
I recommend that you use the newer generation 'Samaritan' or 'Sandworm' Rovers instead. They refuel much faster because of their Convert-O-Tron 250.

Samaritan:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2962898533

Sandworm also includes a Lab:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2963570208

You can use Medium Reusable Launcher to get this to orbit.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2963180377