DDE Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Vth century BC sword found at scrap yard. https://vestnik.nsu.ru/historyphilology/20-7-mitko-skobelev Jeb doing the Lord's work here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisias Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, DDE said: Vth century BC sword found at scrap yard. https://vestnik.nsu.ru/historyphilology/20-7-mitko-skobelev Jeb doing the Lord's work here. They found it on a trash bin???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnemoe Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 12 hours ago, DDE said: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gtMssTSnRHU We're basically talking about two different things: a high RoF for "personal" use and a high RoF for tactical use. The idea was to ensure a tight grouping of an individual's shots, but not necessarily to generate more shots over time (althought I have seen graphics of a G-11-derived SAW). IIRC at least one SPIW gun used two bullets per cartridge to attempt the same. Take the complexity claim back yes the rotating G11 breach was complex but that system is all of the gun and will probably handle dirt worse as you can not protect all of the action Get the benefit of an fast burst to increase hit chance. And yes the G11 saw was even more complex, we do not know how they planned to load the the thing based of the blueprints. About the G11, its old tech, you could get an breach loading, none cartridges and magazine feed pistol back in the 1600's. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyBPaXbp7Qg Yes they was extremely unreliable and maintenance intensive so you needed an well paid master gunsmith in house, but it would be awesome for an renaissance batman style character. Real life it would be nice for stuff like an king's guard. But guess this was also the time kings stopped fighting in wars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisias Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) The B-52 takes almost an hour to startup normally due the amount of support equipment needed. On scramble, however, they can start up the engines in 10 minutes by… exploding small charges on it. Source. I already knew that Special Cartridges were used to startup heavy old engines (try to crank your way out of a heavy agricultural tractor!): And, of course, I watched the Flight of the Phoenix, so I also knew they were used on airplanes: (And yes, I love the sound of that engine!) But I didn't knew they were used on "modern" aircrafts!!! (including the Canberra…): Using explosives to start up engines. So lovely Kerbal… — — POST EDIT — — Just found a video of the complete process on Canberra on reddit! Edited September 9, 2021 by Lisias post edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 9 hours ago, Lisias said: Using explosives to start up engines. So lovely Kerbal… I mean, it's not that unusual. Many LRPEs use a solid-propellant cartridge to both spin up and ignite the GG. Certain Soviet engines even had a separate start-up turbine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) "This needs a pintle gun." "Comrade, it's a submarine." ... ... "Alright." The round thing is apparently a flywheel, not a crank. At 26 rounds per belt, not much of an MG. At least this led to the more famous APM "rifle". Edited September 10, 2021 by DDE It's actually a smoothbore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 A Florida-man astronaut ultimate survival gun. The arrows are against sharks, the spinning is for tuna. Not as good in air, so not the best against bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisias Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) There're good days, and there're bad days on a bomber. Mine usually look like one of these: Edited September 11, 2021 by Lisias Grammars… (sigh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lisias Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 This close call take-off is remarkably similar to the one on the very first post of this thread… o.O (Hey, it's a IL-62 - fantastic plane!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Twin revolver rocket flamethrowers The new secondary weapons set-up was first shown well over a year ago, but I never through it would make it to Zapad-2021. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Decepticon? Autobot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Fluffy Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Cool thing that I thought would fit in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisias Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Playing with Plutonium on a Kid's TV Show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisias Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 Need a rescue mission? NASA to the rescue! LESS - Lunar Escape System (what's the second S?): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Best use with the lunar chutes. *** The Soviet view of the lunar flight was more reasonable. A crewless backup lunar ship (LK-1) lands before the flight somewhere around. A Lunokhod without science but with a driver seat and life supplies inside lands where the crewed LK-1 should land. Lunokhod runs around to ensure the LZ is clear. LK-1 lands, using the Lunokhod and its platform as landing beacons. Lunokhod films the LK-1 landing from the lunar surface. If LK-1 can't launch back, but the cosmonaut is still alive, he sits into the Lunokhod and goes to the backup ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 5 hours ago, kerbiloid said: Best use with the lunar chutes. *** The Soviet view of the lunar flight was more reasonable. A crewless backup lunar ship (LK-1) lands before the flight somewhere around. A Lunokhod without science but with a driver seat and life supplies inside lands where the crewed LK-1 should land. Lunokhod runs around to ensure the LZ is clear. LK-1 lands, using the Lunokhod and its platform as landing beacons. Lunokhod films the LK-1 landing from the lunar surface. If LK-1 can't launch back, but the cosmonaut is still alive, he sits into the Lunokhod and goes to the backup ship. Backup for a backup: the Berkut was rated for walking to the backup ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 13 minutes ago, DDE said: Backup for a backup: the Berkut was rated for walking to the backup ship. I'm currently amused by the whole E-8 series and other Lavochkin designs... So perfect, so multifunctional, and still alive as Phobos platform. Btw they have a e-magazine for free on their site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzman Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 22 hours ago, Lisias said: Need a rescue mission? NASA to the rescue! LESS - Lunar Escape System (what's the second S?): That would be the most incredible ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Truly an Untitled Space Craft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisias Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, DDE said: Truly an Untitled Space Craft From where did you think I took inspiration for this stunt? On the less than bright side, I had this video "saved" for a cross-posting with the report of a "mission" I'm doing, (you can't hide nice things on the Internet! ) — — POST EDIT — — Did you guys realise that there's a cockpit on the first stage, didn't you? Edited September 18, 2021 by Lisias post edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnemoe Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 On 9/17/2021 at 1:03 AM, Lisias said: Need a rescue mission? NASA to the rescue! LESS - Lunar Escape System (what's the second S?): Now that looks a lot like many lightweight bucket seat KSP landers or upper stage on Eve rockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 3 hours ago, magnemoe said: Now that looks a lot like many lightweight bucket seat KSP landers or upper stage on Eve rockets. Spoiler *heavy breathing* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDE Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Get 'em young, they say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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