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Re:US Navy will replace touchscreen with mechanical controls... by Izkata on Monday August 12, 2019 @01:23PM (#20677617)
One of the reasons for that functionality I don't recall actually making it to an episode - tactical advantage in a fight. The rear section had increased maneuverability when separated, and it resulted in two targets for attackers, both of which could fire back.
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Re:US Navy will replace touchscreen with mechanical controls... by magduf on Monday August 12, 2019 @02:20PM (#20678294)
Perhaps, but one of those targets is effectively stationary because it's so comparatively slow.
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Re:US Navy will replace touchscreen with mechanical controls... by NobodyNada on Monday August 12, 2019 @05:49PM (#20680414)
IIRC they used a similar tactic in "The Best of Both Worlds."
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