From:	Bryan Linn Schuler <schu1545@****.GMI.EDU>
Subject:	Re: How to handle missiles?
Date:	Thu, 31 Aug 1995 23:37:32 -0400

>
> >How about chaff?
>
> Or intercepts? Or something with your signature but stronger to lead the
> missile away?
>
I've always liked the new anti-missile flak pods. They spew a nice cloud of
flak tough enough to detonate the missile.

Yes, I think my estimates of rocket speeds are a little slow, but remember,
rockets are sub sonic ( < ~600 mph) but I know most air to air missiles are
capable of at least mach 4. These missiles have fairly large turning radii
though, but then again, so do jets. The slower "landcruiser" missiles can
weave through city streets and stil nail cars. That's not to say the
rigger can't pull a suprise move on the missile to trick it. Examples could
be slamming the brakes or swerving at just the right time to dodge the
missile and force it to overshoot or hit another object. Remember, missiles
are rocket powered, and even with control surfaces and guidance systems, they
can't stop on a dime. That's mostly all I know about missiles.

L8r chummers
-Bryan