Air performance

pgb · 03-10-2021, 02:10 PM

I think I must be missing something in evaluating air performance for a "jet fighter" (whether or not space-capable) built with Spaceships.

At TL7 (or above), a "spaceship" that is Streamlined and Winged, and has one Jet Engine (and a fuel tank), has an acceleration of 1G. From p35 of Spaceships, that gives a maximum speed in atmosphere of 2,500 mph.

That seems extremely fast compared with real jet fighters, yet it's the minimum "spec" in terms of the construction. (I guess I could use the "smaller systems" option from Spaceships 7, but is that really what's intended for this situation?)

I imagine I'm missing/misinterpreting something. I realise that getting a precise top speed is below the resolution of this system, but I'd expect to be closer than this.

03-10-2021, 02:10 PM	#1
pgb Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK	[Spaceships] Air performance I think I must be missing something in evaluating air performance for a "jet fighter" (whether or not space-capable) built with Spaceships. At TL7 (or above), a "spaceship" that is Streamlined and Winged, and has one Jet Engine (and a fuel tank), has an acceleration of 1G. From p35 of Spaceships, that gives a maximum speed in atmosphere of 2,500 mph. That seems extremely fast compared with real jet fighters, yet it's the minimum "spec" in terms of the construction. (I guess I could use the "smaller systems" option from Spaceships 7, but is that really what's intended for this situation?) I imagine I'm missing/misinterpreting something. I realise that getting a precise top speed is below the resolution of this system, but I'd expect to be closer than this. __________________ Paul Blackwell Last edited by pgb; 03-10-2021 at 02:19 PM. Reason: Inadequate title!