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Wed Sep 14, 2011 10:42 pm

ramses wrote:
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LovableAirGuns wrote:
Or you could just tell me ;)
Short version: I get paid to test weapons for the military.
What is your actual job title?
"Firing Officer"
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Thu Sep 15, 2011 12:24 am

We have a guy in HR that has that same job title. :D
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Technician1002 wrote:We have a guy in HR that has that same job title. :D
All right, now THAT was a good one, lol. Sigged.
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And just so that I can add to my dickdom....

Today I got to watch a rocket sled test. Zero to Mach 1.2 in 1.5 seconds. 8)
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D_Hall wrote:And just so that I can add to my dickdom....

Today I got to watch a rocket sled test. Zero to Mach 1.2 in 1.5 seconds. 8)
But will it attach to my Mercury?
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Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:20 pm

And tomorrow I get to tour the USS Nevada.

I'm on a roll this year!!!
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D_Hall: "Sir, permission to tour the USS Nevada tomorrow"

Supervisor: "Sure, sure, anything you want. Just please, please wear pants when you come to my office in future"

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(This is how jealousy manifests itself :?)

Enjoy contemplating Trident while wondering if it would fit in your massive hybrid :)
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mmh I have to guard a hole tomorrow because boss can afford a fence around it lol actually probably cheaper to pay me $80 to stand all day, then make the fence.
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jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:Enjoy contemplating Trident while wondering if it would fit in your massive hybrid :)
Do consider that the Trident launch tubes really are nothing more than hybrid guns.

edit: And the old Polaris system? They were just simple pneumatics.
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Dave

Quick question ... from "click to bang" (ignition to round leaving the muzzle) how long does the "gun'o-god" take?
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jimmy101 wrote:Dave

Quick question ... from "click to bang" (ignition to round leaving the muzzle) how long does the "gun'o-god" take?
I don't really know, but I'd guess on the order of 1 second.
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D_Hall wrote:
jimmy101 wrote:Dave

Quick question ... from "click to bang" (ignition to round leaving the muzzle) how long does the "gun'o-god" take?
I don't really know, but I'd guess on the order of 1 second.
wow, thats quite a delay! I can only imagine how much pressure is building up!
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And the old Polaris system? They were just simple pneumatics
I know and I acctually wondered what valve used
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POLAND_SPUD wrote:
And the old Polaris system? They were just simple pneumatics
I know and I acctually wondered what valve used
As I understand it, they were just ball valves with hydraulic actuators. Remember, we're talking HEAVY projectiles and low muzzle velocities. Valve speed isn't that critical. And just to make ya laugh... I was talking to a old timer who was on the Polaris boats. He mentioned that there were actually guys with sledge hammers down below. They would stand over the valve and if it didn't go the moment it was supposed to, they were to wack it open with the hammer. He says they never actually had to, but that was the back up plan.
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