FYI, just to add to to the discussion: a 8 cell Mk 41 module can fire one missile every second. (not certain how this goes with ESSM but let's keep it at the 1/sec) this means, a burke with 6 and 12 modules (18 total) can fire 18 missiles max per second. while this might be a bit slower in reality ...
Actually it doesn't because jamming at all let alone powerful enough to overwhelm any 1st rate defensive radar system (which something its size could not possibly do) would require an active signal any EM sensor would pick out instantly. Its really no different than broadcasting a active seeker sign...
SM-2 is IIRC actually cleared for use as anti-ship missile. can't remember right now how it is for the other AA missiles but I know for certain sea dart could too. your musings are not new, and make sense. I know it's cleared for use as an anti-ship missile (Sunk an Iranian missile boat iirc) but m...
This is the conventional rocket version, so the forward module in the engine assemply is the rocket fuel, the after module is the rocket itself. The fuel module would be swapped out for a full one for the return (or further should that be the case) journey. This conventional version rarely traveled ...
Wow, almost a year since I posted here last. Time gets away from you. So below is the Conveyor-class in system cargo transport. This is the first successful commercial cargo vessel capable of regular manned missions produced and the three versions of this class served as the backbone of the colonial...
On the cruiser Waves would do nothing to the sponsons at that position. Again this board is obsessed with destructive weather for some reason. I like the design but the sponsons are not really needed. I would also suggest a less robust catapult and use the freed up deck space for some ASW weapons. I...
Hi Shipright, Actually, there is no way to make a decent orbit without a secondary burn. Even if you have the world's biggest railgun, you'll either make escape velocity or you won't - and if you don't make escape your perigee is at sea level or lower (see "Lithobraking") if you're launching from a...
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