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Title: Always wondered how those things worked
Post by: vaskidmark on July 16, 2013, 01:08:06 PM

Sidewinder missle operation explained.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr6vUL2ThDQ&feature=player_embedded

I hope he explains the RPG next.

stay safe.

Title: Re: Always wondered how those things worked
Post by: Tallpine on July 16, 2013, 01:17:09 PM

More logical than some of the software that I've seen  :lol:

Title: Re: Always wondered how those things worked
Post by: Sawdust on July 16, 2013, 02:37:06 PM

My dad was the Program Manager who oversaw the design and manufacture of the infrared target detector system ('pitcher/catcher').

My first 'real' full-time job out of high-school (before I decided to go to college) was as a mechanical inspector for the components of the detector.

Sawdust

Title: Re: Always wondered how those things worked
Post by: TommyGunn on July 16, 2013, 07:49:39 PM

Little green dudes?  Really?   They're ACTUALLY green?    ???

Title: Re: Always wondered how those things worked
Post by: Scout26 on July 16, 2013, 07:54:38 PM

Dark Green.   ;)

Title: Re: Always wondered how those things worked
Post by: MillCreek on July 16, 2013, 09:06:33 PM

Quote from: scout26 on July 16, 2013, 07:54:38 PM

Dark Green.   ;)

Not to be confused with black, and made by Sikorsky.