Re: Fighters in space

In a message dated 11/4/99 3:14:26 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
dadams@parracity.nsw.gov.au writes:

> The issue is that sea combat does not really map itself to space
combat.
>  
>  In sea warfare, aircraft has a huge speed and range bonus to shps,
because
>  aircraft propell themselves through air, not water. If aircaft had to
push
>  themselves through water, they would be easier to intercept, have the
same
>  limitation as ships (ie less turning capacity, speed limitation due
to 
> friction
>  et al).
>  
>  Darryl

Good points that also aply to under water fighters.
-Stephen