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Re: New Space Ship on Web: XG-48i
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Date: 
Wed, 20 Oct 1999 22:01:04 GMT
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> 
> The cannons are cool, too -- it looks like it has two pairs of forward-facing
> guns, and two pairs which gimble at the sides.  Both weapon sets undoubtably
> draw power straight from the engines.  Hmmm, looking at the large window for
> the tail gunner...would pilots of this craft deliberately lure enemy craft
> into chasing them to allow a better target for the side guns?

Yes I had thought of this.  Simple flight pattern lures pursuing 3-2b or 3-1c
in close.  Then rear gunner uses the two movable gun pods to destroy the
pursuing craft.  I can't belive you got that!  Wow!
> 
> Um, wow.  I like it.  Ldraw it, dude.  :-,

Soon!

> Cheers,
> - jsproat
> 



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  Re: New Space Ship on Web: XG-48i
 
(...) smaller and smaller drive systems, it's refreshing to see your approach. The four swept-forward jets are a plus -- this would allow for better maneuverability and add stability in flight, reducing the number of cycles the onboard computer (...) (27 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.build)

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