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=== Turrets versus Launchers === | === Turrets versus Launchers === | ||
It is difficult to compare qualitatively different weapons systems based on technical specifications. For example, here are two close range systems that are | It is difficult to compare qualitatively different weapons systems based on technical specifications. For example, here are two close range systems that are often mounted on Frigates. | ||
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The first problem is that although both systems function by delivering damage at a distance, the turret's primary effectiveness is based in the blaster, while the launcher's primary effectiveness is based in the rocket. And it is very hard to compare the tracking speed, optimal range and falloff of the one with the flight time, explosion radius and explosion speed of the other. In addition, the chart cannot take into account the ability of the pilot to keep the blaster within range | The first problem is that although both systems function by delivering damage at a distance, the turret's primary effectiveness is based in the blaster, while the launcher's primary effectiveness is based in the rocket. And it is very hard to compare the tracking speed, optimal range and falloff of the one with the flight time, explosion radius and explosion speed of the other. In addition, the chart cannot take into account the ability of the pilot to keep the blaster within tracking range on the one hand, and the ability of the pilot to evade damage while the rockets travel to the target on the other. | ||
=== Damage and Range === | === Damage and Range === | ||