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    Are space fighters really impossible in realistic Sci Fi?

    If youre going to make youre military spaceopera novel, try to atleast do some research in todays military combat tactics and BVR. And also try to implement Newtons 3 law of inertia, orbital mechanics and how to get your crew to survive not just a battle but also their journey through the void...
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    Are space fighters really impossible in realistic Sci Fi?

    The problem is that fuel isn't the only thing you have to worry about you also need to take into account the ammunition supply, life support systems, water supply, oxygen supply, food supply, radiation, maintenance of your comms, radar and navigation system, heat management, and most...
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    Are space fighters really impossible in realistic Sci Fi?

    I only said that because most sci-fi shows with fighters do ww2 dogfighting like starwars, battlestar galactica and space battleship yamato.
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    Are space fighters really impossible in realistic Sci Fi?

    Okay then what is the question actually implying then? Realistic sci-fi set in modern times or set in a time where we have already colonized the whole solar system? Is it a hard sci-fi that uses real world physics and plausible technologies today? Can they jam all types of wavelengths? Any...
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    Are space fighters really impossible in realistic Sci Fi?

    Of course fuel is a limitation for missiles, that's why ships have to get close 'enough' to make sure their weapons, which in this case are missiles, actually hit their target or else they'll just dodge it in the next few minutes or seconds and the missiles run out of fuel because the target is...
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    Are space fighters really impossible in realistic Sci Fi?

    Missiles work because they have no pilots. When a ship has a pilot the ship is limited to how much G-force their crew or pilot can take. Missiles don't have that limitation meaning they can maneuver and accelerate faster without turning the crew into paste. Plus the question being asked is are...
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    Are space fighters really impossible in realistic Sci Fi?

    Not impossible, stupid. Why would you build a fighter jet designed to maneuver in space and dogfight upclose and personal? Space is big and there is no cover in space, the enemy you are fighting whoever they may be can already see you coming before you can even take a shot and they already have...
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