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C. Reid 2015: Roads were not built for cars.
G. Spriano & al. 2008: La bicicletta.
P. Zheutlin 2007: Around the world on 2 wheels.
F. Bulsara & al. 1978: Bicycle race.
I. Illich 1974: Energy and equity.
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[Felis Linnæus 1758: 7+†2 (IT: 2) spp]
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N. Eisenhauer 2018: Impacts of free-ranging cats on Invertebrata.
S.R. Loss & P.P. Marra 2017: Population impacts of free-ranging domestic cats on mainland Vertebrata.
A.C. Kitchener & al. 2017: Felidæ revised taxonomy.
L. Werdelin & al. 2010: Felidæ phylogeny and evolution.
M.Y. Mattern & D.A. McLennan 2000: Felidæ phylogeny.
C. Reid 2015: Roads were not built for cars.
G. Spriano & al. 2008: La bicicletta.
P. Zheutlin 2007: Around the world on 2 wheels.
F. Bulsara & al. 1978: Bicycle race.
I. Illich 1974: Energy and equity.
L165H106W30BSL137BBL87H32RH8TL400M₀+M₊₆ₓ685+115
12.7×19.2mm8.0grsHS6LPP300grsFMJ150MPa320mps995J
The .50 G.A.P. is a sbs automatic pistol ctg design with KE levels comparable to those of sps .45 Super, a stronger case head to reduce the possibility of case neck blowouts, and same case OAL of .45 G.A.P. in order to fit in sc handguns, such as the G39.
Frame material: Zytel HTN53G60LRHFBK083: 60% glassfiber + Nylon PA66 matrix resin, 1,720 Kg · m⁻³, 21GPa, -40≤°C≤302
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J.B. Snow 2022: S. Austin 7,081 m ULRSR (20220913).
M. Dimitrov 2021: Next Generation Squad Weapon.
J.B. Snow 2021: R. Cheney 3,780 m ULRSR (20210327).
L. Burgess 2019: J. Phillips 5,497 m ULRSR (20190119).
B. Litz 2015: Applied ballistics for long range shooting.
W.T. Woodard 2014: Cartridges of the world, pp. 455-456.
J. Hartikka 1992: Bullet flight noise vs. speed.
J.W. Arblaster 1989: Densities of Os and Ir.
USC2A · BC · DEW · EXACTO · NGSW · TP · NYR · ЛМБ · 7.62×43 · .277 TVCM · .300 BLK · 9×39 · .458 SOCOM · 12.7×55 · .510 WSP
PLR • 5PO • PGM • IVAS • DRA • Pike HVRRPG • ULRS • BP • HAG
Quando sono arrivato a Napoli, a 26 anni, sono precipitato abbastanza presto, quasi senza rendermene conto, in quella che si potrebbe definire la situazione dell'autoinscatolato; ma io non volevo essere semplicemente un autoinscatolato: volevo diventare il Re degli autoinscatolati. Io non volevo solo restare bloccato nel traffico: volevo avere il potere di farlo diventare ecologico. E' tutto sedimentato sotto i clackson e il rumore, la puzza di smog, il sentimento di rabbia, lo stress e la paura, gli sparuti e incostanti sprazzi di critichella, e poi lo squallore disgraziato degli autoinscatolati miserabili.¹
NOTES
1. D. Catania & al. 2014: La Grande Critichella.
REFERENCES
C. Reid 2015: Roads were not built for cars.
G. Spriano & al. 2008: La bicicletta.
P. Zheutlin 2007: Around the world on 2 wheels.
F. Bulsara & al. 1978: Bicycle race.
I. Illich 1974: Energy and equity.
F-70A is an autonomous¹ hypersonic VTOL 7GF operating in AD environment beyond the 2050 timeframe, equipped with NG EA, ISP, ADSs, PQR detection, Li-Fi, DEW and enhanced capabilities in areas such as reach, persistence, survivability, net-centricity, SA, cyberattack, HSI, WEs. Cfr. notes² over the above image.
Customers: USAF, USN, USMC
Total operational aircraft quantity: 100
Total program cost (2020-2050): US$200 billion
Unit flyaway cost: US$700 million
Unit OSCPFH: US$150,000/h
NOTES
1. The F-70A is also an Optionally Piloted Aerial Vehicle (OPAV).
2. Scale ≅ 1:17.693; 1 m = 214√p; 1√p = 1/96" ≅ 4.68E-3 m;
OALₛ = 4,715√p ≅ 1.248 mₛ; WSₛ = 2,145√p ≅ 5.675E-1 mₛ.
Crew: 2 · OAL/WS/OAH 22.0726/16.0528/4.8514 m · WA 92.903 m² · E/L/MTO M 13,608/27,488/29,484 Kg · ELC 13,608 Kg · IFC 15,876 Kg · 2× 445 KN GE/PW F250 + 1× 80 KN RR LS1 STOVL · TVC ±15° @40°/s P/Y · NE/C S @SC M10.0/5.0 · SC 3E4 m · CR 2.5E6 m · WL 550 Kg/m² · 1× AN/APG90 QAESA + 1× AN/AAQ40 DAS-MWS/EOTS/SATP/SAIRST + 1× AN/ASQ239 EWS + 1× MADLCS + 2× HMDS · 1× 2,000-rds 20 mm GAU22A + 2×8 IRLAS + 2×2 IFS + 4× EWPS
Rockwell-Lockheed A/FX 1992 concept, initially non hypersonic, significantly influenced the forthcoming F-70's design and style.
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X. Li & al. 2023: Flying-wing wing rock mode.
H.P. Williams & al. 2021: ETC Kraken GL6000 @ ±3g₀.
J. Van Welbergen 2020: Thales FCAS 2035 avionics.
R.L. Laurent Jr. 2020: ETC ATFS-400-31 @ ±20g₀.
P.G.A. Cizmas 2020: Aerothermodynamics & jet propulsion.
A.R. Jha 2017: UAV theory, design & apps.
J. Park & al. 2016: Tailless aircraft control surface design optimization.
E.H. Hirschel 2015: Aerothermodynamics.
Y. Gordon & S. Komissarov 2013: Unflown wings, p. 523.
E.H. Hirschel & C. Weiland 2009: HFV aerothermodynamics.
T.A. Heppenheimer 2002: History of the Space Shuttle.
J.J. Bertin 1994: Hypersonic aerothermodynamics.
W.T. Gunston 1992: Faster than sound, pp. 228-266.
A.J. Eggers Jr. 1957: LR hypervelocity vehicles.
A.J. Eggers Jr. & al. 1957: LR hypervelocity vehicles.
ÆHSA · B21 · X30 · FBWL · FS · ITE · NEAT · NESI · MSTC · AIM260 · CHAMP · LREW · MSDM · SCIFiRE · AS24 · R37M · HTK · ABL · ec
VPLP Macif 30m × 14,500kg hydrofoiled offshore sailing trimaran is primarily designed for uninterrupted, unassisted SH-WCN, with max VMG @ 20° TWA = 3 TWS & continuous sailing above 50 kn.
REFERENCES
E.G.F. Regina 2019: Edelrid ⌀9 mm rope design.
M. Casantosan & al. 2019: ISO2307:2019.
M. Hasbo & al. 2019: Hardware for UHMWPE ropes.
M. Casantosan & al. 2018: ISO10325:2018.
C. Lavin & al. 2017: New England ropes splicing guide.
Y. Kyosev 2016: Recent developments in braiding, pp. 83-90.
A. Horigome & G. Endo 2016: Drive mechanism with SFR.
H. Paul & al. 2014: Gleistein ropes splicebook.
R. Marissen 2011: Design with ultra strong PE fibers.
P.W. Blanford 2009: Handbook of technical fibres, pp. 437-485.
P.W. Blanford 1953: Rope splicing.
Dyneema · Marlow · Premium · Samson AS · Teufelberger · SAR³
Cfr. notes¹ over the above image.
NOTES
1. GIOS EVOLUTION 52-50 frame, custom geo; L14 stem; 52×36t 11s 170mm crankset; 11×32t 11s cassette; 3 M4×8 TORX PLUS frame-plate fasteners; SHIMANO XTR pedals; CONTINENTAL GP4000S2-23mm tires, updated with GP5000-25mm + SCHWALBE AEROTHAN SV20E 41g race tubes; PROLOGO ZERO saddle. Cfr: SPECIALIZED TARMAC SL6 PRO DISC FORCE ETAP 2020. SPECIALIZED ENDURO COMP 2014 size M; 36×22t 11s 170mm crankset; 9×36t 11s cassette; SELLE SAN MARCO ASPIDE saddle. Cfr: SPECIALIZED DEMO RACE 29 2020
REFERENCES
C. Reid 2015: Roads were not built for cars.
G. Spriano & al. 2008: La bicicletta.
F. Bulsara & al. 1978: Bicycle race.
I. Illich 1974: Energy and equity.
FP • PO • CAVEAT EMPTOR • MOT • GIANT • SPECIALIZED • BENOTTI VIAL EVO DISC • Carbusters • Bike to the future • energy efficiency in transport
L15.85W3.50H1.98M3,500 6x1.4MW 53,006Nm 4.32GJ 600kph
MTI ⚡RS OSA æ-catamaran has 2 x 900kg IPT symmetrically mounted on the sides, each with 3 PMSM taken from the ⚡2014. Each PMSM is powered by its own PI, which converts DC from EVB into 3φAC, and is individually controlled by a HP-PCM. Each IPT uses 3 LC 43.2GJ/m³ 1.2kV MSCGNWQB connected in parallel in a PDU, granting an even ELD+SD and allowing silent, uninterrupted and unassisted WCN @ full speed.
MTI ⚡RS 52' 2014 @ full speed & with open doors.
water speed record • offshore powerboat / dragboat • VA111
L2.05W0.82H1.14M120 • Cₓ0.2 • 0.5MW, 3,156Nm @12kHz, η>99%
EVBM18kg Li₂O₂ 40M୧ 720MJ • 679kph • 0-100kph→0.5s 5.665g₀
If you rode the rest of your life and really became the best that you could be, you would never ride like l ride.
S.S. LaBeouf in W.O. Stone 2010: WS: Money never sleeps.
Cfr. notes (1-18) over the above image.
NOTES
1. Windscreen-integrated MR-HUD + 3D holographic dashboard. 2. C-ABS, AWTVS, s-ϑ-v sensors on front & rear wheels. 3. Öhlins FGR300 Carbon ⌀60×S130 mm AS front fork. 4. 355mm T5 CCTi front brake vented discs. 5. Brembo GP5 front brake 4-piston fixed calipers. 6. 220mm T5 CCTi rear brake vented disc @ dx side. 7. Brembo GP5 rear brake 2-piston fixed caliper @ dx side. 8. BST GP Tek front + rear wheels (1.7+2.4 Kg). 9. 120/60ZR17 front tire. 10. 200/55ZR17 rear tire. 11. 525 17/46 drive chain. 12. 66.4° steering head angle. 13. 200° front/rear cameras. 14. Öhlins Carbon BDB50 S117mm AS rear shock absorber. 15. AWARHD. 16. M winglets provide 160N @300kph. 17. ϑ°ₘₐₓ 70°. 18. Lateral battery packs with the additional function of gyroscopic stabilizers.
Pₘₐₓ = Fₓ v = 2⁻¹ Cₓ A ρ vₘₐₓ³ → vₘₐₓ = ∛(2Pₘₐₓ Cₓ⁻¹ A⁻¹ ρ⁻¹) ≅ 678.6 km/h (A, frontal area ≅ 0.5 m²). Actual performance would depend on various factors, including aerodynamics, traction, and mechanical limitations. In this simplified model, v primarily depends on P and Cₓ rather than on M, and vₘₐₓ remains the same even with a slightly higher OAM.
REFERENCES
D.A. Vincenzi & al. 2024: Human factors in simulation & training.
M. Ghafarian & al. 2023: Dynamic Vehicular Motion Simulators.
B. González-Arcos & P.J. Gamez-Montero 2023: MotoGP airflow redirectors.
K. Wiński & A. Piechna 2022: Sport motorcycle CFD.
E. Frœse & al. 1985: Le parc (Street Hawk OST).
D. Byrne & al. 1983: This must be the place.
K. Gamble & al. 1973: For the love of money.
ÆM · EGP 2019 · 無限 神電八 2019 TT0 · LS218 2013 · ZM DSR-BF
BMW ÆM 2017 · DUCATI V21L · MOTOROiD 2017 · I/MI-B · TF · SA
Stark Varg SM 2025