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::''Maximum Distance ≈ Speed x Seconds of Fuel'' | ::''Maximum Distance ≈ Speed x Seconds of Fuel'' | ||
[[File:QSM_missleHeadsUp.jpg|369px|thumb|Missile Launcher On-Screen Pop-Up shows its attributes.]] | [[File:QSM_missleHeadsUp.jpg|369px|thumb|Missile Launcher On-Screen Pop-Up shows its attributes.]] | ||
For example: | For example: | ||
* A Light Missile has a flight time of 5 seconds at a speed of 3750 m/s. The maximum distance it can travel is 5 x 3750 ≈ 18,750 m. | * A Light Missile has a flight time of 5 seconds at a speed of 3750 m/s. The maximum distance it can travel is 5 x 3750 ≈ 18,750 m. | ||
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There is no way to control the path of a missile once it has been launched. It will point itself at its target and follow the target until it hits or runs out of fuel. | There is no way to control the path of a missile once it has been launched. It will point itself at its target and follow the target until it hits or runs out of fuel. | ||
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! Missile Chases the Target!! Missile Catches Fleeing Target!! Missile Does Not Catch Fleeing Target | |||
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| [[File:QSM_missile_orbit.gif]]|| [[File:QSM_missile_catchyes.gif]]|| [[File:QSM_missile_catchno.gif]] | |||
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{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||