Maneuver thruster

Type Thrusters

Function Generates propulsion

Availability Luxury Items

Size 72×72×24 cm

Mass 446 kg (approx.) kg

Volume 46.16 kv

Corrosion resistance 350

Input / Output

Electric input 40 e/s (T1)
36 e/s (T2)
60 e/s (T3)

Propellant input 17.475 p/s (T1)
15.844 p/s (T2)
20.97 p/s (T3)

Thrust power 40 000 (T1)
44 000 (T2)
52 000 (T3)

Device interfaces 1

Maneuver thrusters are a type of thruster used almost exclusively to provide attitude control to spaceships, allowing them to maneuver. Though they produce relatively little thrust, maneuver thrusters are simple devices with a low profile, which makes them attractive options for smaller spacecraft.

Basic information

Unlike other thrusters, maneuver thrusters are single-piece designs, which greatly simplifies their usage. Each maneuver thruster can be addressed individually or as part of a larger group via their device fields, though not as readily as triangle thrusters can. Being cold-gas thrusters, maneuver thrusters are unique in that they produce very little in terms of thrust trails, and have zero light emission while doing so. This can make them a useful option for designers attempting to minimize the visibility of their spacecraft.