What determines turn radius?

Deathblow · 04-09-06, 10:15 AM

If my understanding is correct, the turn radius of a ship is determined by two factors: the mass of the ship, and the "turning power" of the aft control surfaces....

And if that is the case, then why are the turn radii of the Oscar and Akula, both monsters of mass at 20ktons and 10kton respectively, 20% *less* than that of the LA at 7ktons? The akula and oscar rudders are not *that* much more powerful.... are they?

I think this is a inaccuracy in the performance modeling.

04-09-06, 10:15 AM	#1
Deathblow Captain Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 518 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What determines turn radius? If my understanding is correct, the turn radius of a ship is determined by two factors: the mass of the ship, and the "turning power" of the aft control surfaces.... And if that is the case, then why are the turn radii of the Oscar and Akula, both monsters of mass at 20ktons and 10kton respectively, 20% less than that of the LA at 7ktons? The akula and oscar rudders are not that much more powerful.... are they? I think this is a inaccuracy in the performance modeling.