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TLAM Strike · 06-23-10, 08:54 PM

I figured you were using Orbiter.

I honestly don't know the tolerances of the component in question. As a point of reference... in fact the only point of reference I can think of for what you are doing would be the Apollo CSM. Its maximum main engine thrust was 91,000 N of thrust (or 91kN) and it was capable of using that thrust while docked to the LEM.

So I think it is feasible as far as compression goes, shear I have no clue since Apollo was stacked in a strait line not and L or + shape.

Must resist urge to download Orbiter again... must work on LWAMI 3.11...

06-23-10, 08:54 PM	#6
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	I figured you were using Orbiter. I honestly don't know the tolerances of the component in question. As a point of reference... in fact the only point of reference I can think of for what you are doing would be the Apollo CSM. Its maximum main engine thrust was 91,000 N of thrust (or 91kN) and it was capable of using that thrust while docked to the LEM. So I think it is feasible as far as compression goes, shear I have no clue since Apollo was stacked in a strait line not and L or + shape. Must resist urge to download Orbiter again... must work on LWAMI 3.11... __________________