kallend 1,683 #1 October 10, 2006 I have my engineering freshmen working on a rocket design project. They all come out pretty much phallic in appearance. I wonder what rockets would have looked like if they had been invented by a woman.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #2 October 10, 2006 probably be thicker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #3 October 10, 2006 Quoteprobably be thicker and ribbed or studdedScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #4 October 11, 2006 ...and they'd have an AC adapter.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #5 October 11, 2006 they'd be pocket-sized In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #6 October 11, 2006 The booster wouldn't burn out in 2.5 minutes. Reentry would be a little more gentle. The turbofan would vibrate more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #7 October 11, 2006 They would be a lot like a skyvan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #8 October 11, 2006 Oh my, didn't any of you watch SNL in the 70s? They'ed look like dounuts . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #9 October 11, 2006 they'd prob'ly still look like dicks. linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,178 #10 October 11, 2006 They'd be 8 inches long /\ / \ | | | | / \ Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,683 #11 October 11, 2006 QuoteThey'd be 8 inches long /\ / \ | | | | / \ Wendy W. You mean, they'd like them shorter?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #12 October 11, 2006 This thread is cracking me up!!! kallend - what are you doing in The Bonfire? We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #13 October 11, 2006 . . . I think that has alraedy happened. Meghan Murphy / Pocket Rocket Toy Meghan invented a safe, foam-based, "pocket rocket" toy that kids of all ages can coil in their hands and then launch into the air. Meghan developed the toy at age 13 and then served as the product manager. The product is sold throughout the world. http://www.bkfk.com/inventions/kidinventors.aspI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #14 October 11, 2006 Quotekallend - what are you doing in The Bonfire? He's giving his big ol' brain a rest by coming to where no thought is expected... _____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #15 October 11, 2006 Quote I have my engineering freshmen working on a rocket design project. They all come out pretty much phallic in appearance. I wonder what rockets would have looked like if they had been invented by a woman. As I'm sure you know, there's good reason to go with the general shape that you see in today's missiles and SLVs. That said, some SLVs are pretty shameless in their specific form. I always felt the Titan IV was one of the worst offenders. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
