Admiral Popov's Floating Saucers

Discussion in 'All Things Boats & Boating' started by Earl Boebert, Jul 24, 2012.

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    Earl Boebert, Jul 24, 2012
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    It was important research for the 'Death Star', which was a real success as a total sphere.

    Like all complicated equipment, there were a few 'fatal flaws' which the enemy exploited.
     
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    Fabulous originality. He is the one who coined the phrase thinking outside the box?! ;)

    P.S. why were the two outermost engines ineffective?
     
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