I know, I know but...

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by commandosolo2009

Now thats one BIIGG ASSED Rudder.

Actually not that impressive. I'm assuming he was nowhere near full speed, as the faster a ship moves the tighter it can turn. I timed him as making 180 degrees in just over one minute. There have been destroyers in the past which could make as much as 270 degrees at full speed.

His tactical diameter looked about average to me.

[Platapus]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

as the faster a ship moves the tighter it can turn.

Is that really true or is there an optimum speed for the quickest turn?

[Munchausen]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I timed him as making 180 degrees in just over one minute.

There is a difference between making a faster turn and a tighter turn. More speed often makes for a faster turn ... but it usually also makes for a wider turn.