Re: [GZG] FTquestionStreamlining [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

["Robertson, Brendan" <Brendan.Robertson@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I actually think the streamlining costs in FT2.5 are too high.  For the
mass involved, its just not viable to build warships.  If it was 5%/10%
I would actually consider "losing" that mass.

I've actually been thinking lately that streamlining should be part of
the CPV hull cost (so 2x for partial, and 3x for full) to scale with the
size of the ship (with a nominal amount of mass for it).

Its not completely the mass required for atmospheric entry, its
distributing the internal systems to use an appropriate hull shape.
Some mass would be required as aerofoil and control surfaces will dig
into the available "combat" mass.
 

Brendan
'Neath Southern Skies
http://home.pacific.net.au/~southernsk/
 


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	From:  On Behalf Of Ken Hall
	Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 11:23 PM
	Subject: Re: [GZG] FT question Streamlining [TO BE CLASSIFIED]
		
	Brendan has answered the question from Midgard Herrding's Bureau
of Construction and Repair ;-) more than adequately, but permit me to
throw in my two cents for Roger Burton West's Shiptool suite of products
(I think they're at firedrake.org) for FT2.5. I don't think grasers or a
couple of the other latest and greatest zoomie vonder veapons are
incorporated, but the United Stars' BuShips would be lost without it.
Handles everything on the fly with a great deal of elegance.

	Best regards,
	Ken

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