TheEngineer
SOC-14 1K
Hi !
Just a short one regarding maneuverablitiy.
In vacuum its not a complicate to simply turn the KKM around its mass center and thus the main thrust direction, which in fact will lead to highly agile missiles.
Mathematically a missile with a significant higher g-rating and agility will always hit the target (well, assuming quite perfect sensor info).
The energy requirements of such a missile could indeed be fullfilled by a fusion rocket propulsion (there is a pretty reference for that in Hard Times). So we would not have to break some basic physical laws.
Anyway, against mobile targets I still do not see striking advantages for this type of weapon. So I would consider KKMs just to be another alternative, especially for static targets, to add some spice.
The ability to produce active anti KKM drones should be able to keep the balance.
Besides, think of a space battle zone with dozens of disabled KKMs moving around...
Regards,
Mert
Just a short one regarding maneuverablitiy.
In vacuum its not a complicate to simply turn the KKM around its mass center and thus the main thrust direction, which in fact will lead to highly agile missiles.
Mathematically a missile with a significant higher g-rating and agility will always hit the target (well, assuming quite perfect sensor info).
The energy requirements of such a missile could indeed be fullfilled by a fusion rocket propulsion (there is a pretty reference for that in Hard Times). So we would not have to break some basic physical laws.
Anyway, against mobile targets I still do not see striking advantages for this type of weapon. So I would consider KKMs just to be another alternative, especially for static targets, to add some spice.
The ability to produce active anti KKM drones should be able to keep the balance.
Besides, think of a space battle zone with dozens of disabled KKMs moving around...

Regards,
Mert