Bullet flight time conventions

Rupert · 11-19-2019, 04:36 PM

Another problem at longer ranges is that the bullet won't actually be able to 'see' the target when it's fired, because the barrel will be pointing upwards too far. That means you're relying on the bullet acquiring the (correct) target after being fired, and soon enough that it has time to home on it. Either that or it's some kind of beam rider, command guided, or semi-active system, and all of these mean the operator is emitting right at the target which strikes me as unhealthy for the operator.

11-19-2019, 04:36 PM	#25
Rupert Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wellington, NZ	Re: Bullet flight time conventions Another problem at longer ranges is that the bullet won't actually be able to 'see' the target when it's fired, because the barrel will be pointing upwards too far. That means you're relying on the bullet acquiring the (correct) target after being fired, and soon enough that it has time to home on it. Either that or it's some kind of beam rider, command guided, or semi-active system, and all of these mean the operator is emitting right at the target which strikes me as unhealthy for the operator. __________________ Rupert Boleyn "A pessimist is an optimist with a sense of history."