Re: FB - Thrust Ratings for Freighters

Sean Bayan Schoonmaker wrote:

> >I did some calculations...  (I know, it is a very bad habit and a
really
> >should stop...)
> >
> >The thrust ratings of freighters should increase as they cary less
> >cargo.  Why?
>
> True. Unfortunately WAY too complex. Even though it lacks as much
> scientific realism, I opt for the simple path.
>
> This road leads to differing thrust according to fuel and ammunition
loads.
> I don't even want to go there.
>
> Schoon

It is not as bad as you think.	You have to substantially decrease mass
to gain
thrust.  The user friendly way to do this is to make a scale Effective
Thrust
on one side, and number holds filled on the other.

Example for Heavy Freighters:
Thrust	   Holds
2	     3-4
3	    2
4	     1
6	     0

This will allow frieghters to dump cargo to increase thrust in emergency
situations.

IAS