Author Topic: Altitude and Atmospheric Conditions Vs Ballistics (Read 1188 times)

Morpheus · « **on:** December 27, 2005, 03:10:05 PM »

Very simple question.

Are the ballistics of bullets effected by altitude and atmospheric conditions in game?

I seem to remember HT responding to this question or one like it, but that was well over a year ago iirc. And I cannot remember his answer or find the thread.

Aubrey · « **Reply #1 on:** December 27, 2005, 04:06:13 PM »

edited cause I am stupid

Pooface · « **Reply #2 on:** December 27, 2005, 04:14:00 PM »

good question. i was also wondering whether or not direction of the enemy added hitting power, you know, if he's coming at you or going away, do the bullets do more damage if he's headed at ya?

Mugzeee · « **Reply #3 on:** December 27, 2005, 04:33:26 PM »

altitude and atmospheric conditions ?
Oh god...please tell me im not going to have to start wearing an Oxygen mask to play AH2.

Morpheus · « **Reply #4 on:** December 27, 2005, 04:46:22 PM »

That is not what I was refering to Mugz.

Effects of altitude and atmospheric conditions on aerodynamic drag go hand in hand. Ballistics at sea level will not be the same as ballistics at 10,000 feet.

What I was asking... Is this modeled in the game.

Btw, Notice I did not mention anything about pilots vs altitude vs O2 here. Thanks.

Stang · « **Reply #5 on:** December 27, 2005, 04:57:18 PM »

I think they are Morph, the uber buff .50 cal can hit almost at 2,000 yards up at 30k. Less wind resistance to the round = greater range applies I think, or at least seems to.

Morpheus · « **Reply #6 on:** December 27, 2005, 05:03:15 PM »

I sapose it would be easy to test. Though it would be a crude test. Fire at a given distance, say 1000 yards at 30k, 20k, 10k, Sea Level and then compare the targets to see if they are different. Still, a crude test.

Stang · « **Reply #7 on:** December 27, 2005, 05:07:33 PM »

Or find out max range at sea level of a round and set the target just beyond that. Go up to 10/20/30k and see if the round makes it to the target. Keep moving the target out to see how much range is added.

wetrat · « **Reply #8 on:** December 27, 2005, 05:16:33 PM »

Or you can save your time and hope hitech answers you

moot · « **Reply #9 on:** December 27, 2005, 06:36:04 PM »

did you just say hold your breath?

Mugzeee · « **Reply #10 on:** December 27, 2005, 06:53:23 PM »

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Originally posted by Morpheus
That is not what I was refering to Mugz.

Effects of altitude and atmospheric conditions on aerodynamic drag go hand in hand. Ballistics at sea level will not be the same as ballistics at 10,000 feet.

What I was asking... Is this modeled in the game.

Btw, Notice I did not mention anything about pilots vs altitude vs O2 here. Thanks.

No kidding? LOL.
I know what you were saying Murph.
I was trying to be funny.
Maybe a good dose of cO2 is in order?

Masherbrum · « **Reply #11 on:** December 27, 2005, 07:03:38 PM »

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Originally posted by wetrat
Or you can save your time and hope hitech answers you

Karaya

ghi · « **Reply #12 on:** December 27, 2005, 07:18:14 PM »

The airliners are flying at 30k+, cuz the thin air creates less drag, less power/fuel is needed.
Same with a bulet/projectile flying through thin air, should have better balistic, cuz of less drag/friction.

Morpheus · « **Reply #13 on:** December 27, 2005, 07:20:48 PM »

You Missed my question Ghi.

Unless you're not addressing my question at all.

daddog · « **Reply #14 on:** December 27, 2005, 07:23:54 PM »

I don’t think so Morph. I seem to recall someone asking Pyro/Hitech this at the last con and they said no, but I could be wrong.