Did I mention that I love my job?

[jrrdw]

"So when people ask me what I wanna do when I grow up, I can sound dignified"

Defender of the Universe.

[D_Hall]

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"

[Technician1002]

We have a guy in HR that has that same job title.

[ramses]

We have a guy in HR that has that same job title.

All right, now THAT was a good one, lol. Sigged.

[D_Hall]

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)

[ramses]

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?

[D_Hall]

And tomorrow I get to tour the USS Nevada.

I'm on a roll this year!!!

[jackssmirkingrevenge]

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"



(This is how jealousy manifests itself )

Enjoy contemplating Trident while wondering if it would fit in your massive hybrid

[Crna Legija]

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.

[D_Hall]

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.

[jimmy101]

Dave

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

[D_Hall]

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.

[pneumaticcannons]

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!

[POLAND_SPUD]

And the old Polaris system? They were just simple pneumatics

I know and I acctually wondered what valve used

[D_Hall]

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.