So many times in both SG-1 and Atlantis have I seen pilots fire their AIM-120 AMRAAMs in space. But I've read that the AMRAAM depends on tailfins for directional adjustments, which would mean that the fins are worthless in airless space. So how do the AMRAAMs change directions in space? Are they modified?
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Originally posted by baopham View PostSo many times in both SG-1 and Atlantis have I seen pilots fire their AIM-120 AMRAAMs in space. But I've read that the AMRAAM depends on tailfins for directional adjustments, which would mean that the fins are worthless in airless space. So how do the AMRAAMs change directions in space? Are they modified?
Seriously now... maybe they use small maneuvering thrusters
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Or Thrust vectoring. Some upperstages on real life launch vehicles rely solely on thrust vectoring and not attitude thrusters.When the time comes to utilize Earth's best weaponry against an ailen threat. The weapon that will ultimately prove to be Earth's best will be the Zatnikitel
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Originally posted by Zatnikitelman View PostOr Thrust vectoring. Some upperstages on real life launch vehicles rely solely on thrust vectoring and not attitude thrusters.
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Originally posted by wkw427 View PostOr it has inirta displacement aiblity thing
Best Stargate quote:
Sheppard: (yells to McKay) Canadian football is a joke! Celine Dion is overrated! Zelenka is smarter than you are!
Green is your friend.
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Originally posted by EternalAlteran View PostThough the Goa'uld had a drive which took inertia out of the equasion.
Best Stargate quote:
Sheppard: (yells to McKay) Canadian football is a joke! Celine Dion is overrated! Zelenka is smarter than you are!
Green is your friend.
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