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To: Rashputin

Nah, the armrests of the chairs fold in ;)

What’s funny is that with the tumblehome hull, the Zumwalt probably rolls more readily, which means that the bridge really will tilt a lot, especially during extreme maneuvers or if the ship takes a hit. So it’ll be more like the TOS Enterprise than one would think.


18 posted on 09/22/2016 7:00:09 AM PDT by Little Pig
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To: Little Pig
I recall reading years ago that they got away from that hull type exactly because it rolled more readily. They wanted a more stable platform and which helped with more accurate long range fire.

In the era of guided munitions that isn't as much of a problem but I still wonder why stability isn't as much of a concern has it has been until now.

19 posted on 09/22/2016 7:07:28 AM PDT by Rashputin (Jesus Christ doesn't evacuate His troops, He leads them to victory !!)
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