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Subject: My dad had a test yesterday.
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My father works for Raytheon, and yesterday he was in Maine testing out a new rocket engine (why it's new I'm not allowed to say - but let me say that when they refine it, it will forever change what we think of when we think "missile").

They didn't get the desired results, he said, because of some erosion. That should be fixed, he added, if they use a different material.

My dad was one of the leads for the Tomahawk missile project a long while ago, if you're curious.

[Edited on 6/4/2004 3:47:02 PM]

  • 06.04.2004 3:46 PM PDT
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And what is this topic supposed to be for?
I'm sorry but I'm new.

  • 06.04.2004 3:47 PM PDT
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disregard this irrelevently named poster. i find that very cool. very cool indeed.

  • 06.04.2004 3:51 PM PDT
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Hmmm.... Missles, eh? Huh. That can be dangerous work.

  • 06.04.2004 3:55 PM PDT
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wow i didn't know your dad did that. hey can he make me an engin for my dominatetheworld-o-tron. i can't find a good one. there all sold out at wal-mart.
(not making fun of you)

  • 06.04.2004 3:57 PM PDT
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i like boom.

  • 06.04.2004 4:03 PM PDT
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Missles that can be fired throught the atmosphere better, I bet.

  • 06.04.2004 4:11 PM PDT
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missles with hello kitty painted on it! (not making fun of you)

  • 06.04.2004 4:15 PM PDT
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what was the Tomahawk missile project? I remeber it from somewhere

  • 06.04.2004 4:20 PM PDT
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Posted by: Half Lemming
what was the Tomahawk missile project? I remeber it from somewhere


It's just a missile frequently used by aircraft.

Google it if you want to learn more.

  • 06.04.2004 4:22 PM PDT
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Posted by: Half Lemming
what was the Tomahawk missile project? I remeber it from somewhere


Missles that can be fired from Battleships, Submarines, and Bombers I believe. Have quite a long range that they can travel as well.

  • 06.04.2004 4:22 PM PDT
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i like bombs

  • 06.04.2004 4:22 PM PDT
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Posted by: ajenteks
Posted by: Half Lemming
what was the Tomahawk missile project? I remeber it from somewhere


Missles that can be fired from Battleships, Submarines, and Bombers I believe. Have quite a long range that they can travel as well.

I'll remember that next time i'm firing them

  • 06.04.2004 4:25 PM PDT
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seems vaguley fammiliar....lol

  • 06.04.2004 4:42 PM PDT
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A genre-redefining weapon? That sure doesn't sound good to me, but that's 'cause I'm so pacifistic- physically, at least. Psychologically, on the other hand, I believe in doing what's necessary to remove a potential threat...

I wonder what could make us think of missiles in a new way... This is an interesting riddle.

  • 06.04.2004 5:09 PM PDT
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The Tomahawk is a cruise missile that can be fired from submarines, battleships, or large cargo planes. It is used to wipe out area codes from afar and has been referred to by a Navy friend of mine as "miraculous." However, I'm skeptical about any improvements to the Tomahawk - the next wave is going to be the DDT battleships being developed by the Navy. They can divert power from their engines to actually deploy a real rail gun. It launches 3m long massive projectiles nearly out of the atmosphere, then they fall back down on their target with a kinetic energy release that can be compared to the yield of a small nuclear bomb. These projectiles, in simulations (wonder where they are testing them?) had a range comporable to cruise missiles, a little farther I think, and are accurate to within 5 meters. So, cruise missiles will soon be obsolete. Is this what he's working on, ObbiQuiet? The projectiles are called missiles. Oh, and this is not classified so feel free to tell us if it is what he is working on.

BTW, my uncle works for Boeing. Apparently, he had something to do with the new laser weapon system that will be mounted on Special Forces Hercules aircraft.

  • 06.04.2004 5:14 PM PDT
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Is it a lightweight motor that can vary the amount of thrust provided, maybe even start and stop thrusting after launch? That would change the way I think of rocket weapons. It would probably have to be some new kinda fuel that's compact and potent like solid fuel, yet controllable like liquid fuel... maybe gooey like peanut butter... mmm...

Rockets whose reaction mass comes out cold would shake things up a lot, too... I'm gonna make peanut butter popsicles.

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I just want the sharks with frickin' laser beams.

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i like laZeR BEAmS

  • 06.04.2004 5:21 PM PDT
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And you know, when I read the topic title, I thought you were going to tell us your dad tested positive for colon cancer or something. My negative world view needs revision.

Skeet Skeet.

Nuff said.

  • 06.04.2004 5:24 PM PDT
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Could I strap you to the rocket obbi? and launch you into space?

  • 06.04.2004 5:25 PM PDT
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She'll say yes if you make the rocket vibrate.

  • 06.04.2004 5:26 PM PDT
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oh jeez

lol


dude....lol

  • 06.04.2004 5:28 PM PDT
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lol... obbi you kinky little.....never mind

  • 06.04.2004 5:29 PM PDT

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An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep.

Posted by: Master Shake
Could I strap you to the rocket obbi? and launch you into space?


I was going to say it would of been funnier if you had asked her if you could strap her to "your" rocket..

Wait, I did say it..

[Edited on 6/4/2004 5:32:02 PM]

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