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  • prof_brainoprof_braino Posts: 4,313
    edited 2014-02-20 05:03
    AlanSe wrote: »
    But to the extent that the pressure upper limit is anywhere around 60k psi, the stated goal on the project page will not be accomplished as far as I can tell.

    you quoted the GOAL, they are working towards this. But the first firings are all sub orbital. They (and we) don't expect them to complete the project on the first shot.

    You calculations are interesting, and thanks; but you did not do the important part: With a gunpowerdr, how big of gun would it take to reach orbit? What combination, if any, or bore barrel length, and payload mass would work, at least on paper?
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2014-02-20 07:08
    I do imagine that 45 foot artillery piece will have a MUCH better bang than any wimpie old balloon.

    No, thanks! I'd rather be able to shoot 9 Volkswagen Beetles 23 miles!

    300px-BB61_USS_Iowa_BB61_broadside_USN.jpg


    Of course, they are 66 foot barrels, a bit over your specification.
  • mklrobomklrobo Posts: 420
    edited 2014-02-22 12:45
    I found some freeware, that could probably be used with the cannon. Cool software!
    1024 x 576 - 80K
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