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vaskidmark

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Always wondered how those things worked
« 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.

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Re: Always wondered how those things worked
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2013, 01:17:09 PM »
More logical than some of the software that I've seen  :lol:
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Re: Always wondered how those things worked
« Reply #2 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.

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Re: Always wondered how those things worked
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2013, 07:49:39 PM »
Little green dudes?  Really?   They're ACTUALLY green?    ???
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Re: Always wondered how those things worked
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2013, 07:54:38 PM »
Dark Green.   ;)
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Re: Always wondered how those things worked
« Reply #5 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.
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