Myk: "Yet another reminder of just how dangerous handwavium was, when mixed with a fool."
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EDIT: Actually.... Kohran wanting a ride on the Star might make for something.
Meanwhile, from the doc'. The Griffon:
Structure. Fiberglass and polymer bodywork on top of a steel frame, with various smaller components made from Magnesium and Aluminium alloys. Engine bay metal-lined and vented. About 2500KG, all in. Reasonably crash resistant with a good harness. Looks a little like a hulked-out Countach, and is larger than the base vehicle to accomodate fuel tanks, suspension and gearbox.
Suspension is hydropenumatic, pressurised by an engine-driven pump with no reserve of pressure. Power steering uses the same circuit.
Engine is Klimov TV3-117 from a Hind-D. SFC, .3KG/kW/hr
200 Litres of StellOil kerosene fuel aboard in a pair of tanks. 20 Litre reserve.
Mass Fuel, 162 Kg
Engine power, 1500kW or thereabouts.
Enough fuel for 20 minutes.
Fuel exhaustion leads to loss of steering, hydraulics and the remains of the brakes.
Top speed: ~ 540kph.
Brakes. Nothing special. Steel disks. Hydraulic. Vacuum boosted, using engine intake vacuum.
Brakes have been damaged by Mackie’s first stop attempt. Fluid boiled. Steadily cooling.
Emergency brake has been destroyed.
Wheels. Cast Magnesium.
Underbelly diffuser blown by engine exhaust to generate grip.
Gearbox is an 8 speed automatic from a truck. Will kick down and shift up on its own as necessary, based on load and engine speed.
Maybe I'm overdoing it a little?
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--m(^0^)m-- Wot, no sig?
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EDIT: Actually.... Kohran wanting a ride on the Star might make for something.
Meanwhile, from the doc'. The Griffon:
Structure. Fiberglass and polymer bodywork on top of a steel frame, with various smaller components made from Magnesium and Aluminium alloys. Engine bay metal-lined and vented. About 2500KG, all in. Reasonably crash resistant with a good harness. Looks a little like a hulked-out Countach, and is larger than the base vehicle to accomodate fuel tanks, suspension and gearbox.
Suspension is hydropenumatic, pressurised by an engine-driven pump with no reserve of pressure. Power steering uses the same circuit.
Engine is Klimov TV3-117 from a Hind-D. SFC, .3KG/kW/hr
200 Litres of StellOil kerosene fuel aboard in a pair of tanks. 20 Litre reserve.
Mass Fuel, 162 Kg
Engine power, 1500kW or thereabouts.
Enough fuel for 20 minutes.
Fuel exhaustion leads to loss of steering, hydraulics and the remains of the brakes.
Top speed: ~ 540kph.
Brakes. Nothing special. Steel disks. Hydraulic. Vacuum boosted, using engine intake vacuum.
Brakes have been damaged by Mackie’s first stop attempt. Fluid boiled. Steadily cooling.
Emergency brake has been destroyed.
Wheels. Cast Magnesium.
Underbelly diffuser blown by engine exhaust to generate grip.
Gearbox is an 8 speed automatic from a truck. Will kick down and shift up on its own as necessary, based on load and engine speed.
Maybe I'm overdoing it a little?
________________________________
--m(^0^)m-- Wot, no sig?