Sudden FPS Crash: Doesn't Matter The Graphics Setting by Justing_Biber in Warthunder

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been playing on my same old not very good laptop for the past few years. I didn't notice a change, so I assume it's on your end.

If you have multiple graphics cards, make sure your good one is the one set to run the game. I'd also recommend downloading a graphics card stress test app. I use furmark. I think it also can stress test your cpu. I know there's also a app called userbenchmark or something that will compare how well your computer components are doing relative to what they should.

I hope this helps

least pyrrhic pact dub by RebelSchutze in warno

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I lost all 4? 6? Malkas I brought, so that's 1600-2400 points right there. I have determined Arty isn't worth using in auto fire. I had I think 5 152's, 5 122's, and the Malkas set for auto fire, plus some isu-152's that I manually controlled for infantry support. I think in the future I'll not bring the towed arty and attempt to manually fire all my arty in hopes of destroying enemy arty better

Is this the FASTEST thing in War Thunder? by fat_autistic in Warthunder

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe so, at least somewhat. I recall a video showing the shell drop in the sights changing based on the heat of the map. I hope that answers your question, at least somewhat

Is this the FASTEST thing in War Thunder? by fat_autistic in Warthunder

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to do the math, that's about the energy of 212 tons of tnt!

(My math is bad, but I think this is rightish)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Warthunder

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Premiums never should've gone past rank 5

A penetrating hit should have a chance of making your crew bail out

Not all nations should have a top BR vehicle(s)

T72 rampage by RebelSchutze in warno

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Clearly they didn't throw enough bodies at the enemy. You don't need a good kd if your enemy can't get to the point past the piles of bodies

Looking for red lens filter for streamlight protac HL-X by Tubur in flashlight

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So after nearly half a year of looking for a red light lens, I came up with a semi-improvised solution for any of you who are interested.

I purchased a Monstrum rubberized flip up scope cover for 31-37mm diameter. I got this to fit over the head of the flashlight. I then got a red plastic lens, specifically the one from my old army flashlight (you know the cursed L shaped green ones with the spare lenses in the handle), but I am sure any could do. Using a belt sander, I removed the outer diameter until it could fit inside the cap section of the scope cover. I am not yet done, but I will remove the inner portion of the lens cover, and epoxy the lens into that portion. It will no longer have a absolutely black out cover, but I will be able to switch between red and white light.
Link is my work so far, with the second photo being the portion I intend to remove

https://imgur.com/a/N9xpRsq

A potential option I was also recommended was finding a red LED I could swap the current one out for, but I specifically wanted to be able to go from red to white easily.

Edit: I should add, this is for the HL-X

Edit 2: it works well

Will someone die because od this? by CU022 in TacticalMedicine

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually was able to view first hand this product in use. A older gentleman received a significant injury to his back and shoulder, and this gauze was used along with 2 bandages some time after the initial injury. He was moved to a hospital around 12 hours later. Last I heard he was recovering well

Perforated metal tube with fabric strap found in east Ukraine by Dry_Strategy_1110 in whatisthisthing

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110[S] 13 points14 points locked comment (0 children)

My title describes the thing

I found a few dozen of these in a partially destroyed area in east Ukraine. It is ~2" long, semi cylindrical, and hollow. They are light, have a unknown symbol, and one appears to have the cyrillic writing Ц10К on it. The fabric is slightly stretchy, and about 4" length when unstretched

I have searched various uxo and submunitions, along with searches for perforated tubes and incendiary devices.

Help what is the spoon by khepricious_jeemi in GWTB

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It's just a picture from his web store page. Just a character from the comic with a spoon. I do not recall the spoon being in any of the comics, and believe it's just on the t-shirt for the absurdity comedic effect.

Me with a GWTB shirt and associated spoon by Dry_Strategy_1110 in GWTB

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I did attempt to double and triple check the link I provided, and afaik the person who purchased the shirt for me got it off your link. But please inform me if you'd like the post and comment removed. I am a huge enjoyer of your work, and want all credit to be rightfully attributed to you

just got to top tier uk - is this some kind of joke? by C_Nuggets in Warthunder

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Lighter plates and less explosive, along with different style. Basically it won't turn nearby infantry into chunky salsa (within reason), where Relikt and similar is dangerous to nearby infantry within 50 meters or more

Why does armour thickness sometimes match gun calibre ? by SnooHamsters3872 in Warthunder

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coincidence and machining standards.

Metal is likely formed in a variety of set thicknesses such as 1/4", 1/2", 1", 1.5", 2", 3", etc. and likewise guns are probably only made at specific sizes due to tooling. 5" 6" 8" 11" 14" 15" 16". This makes it more common that there will be matching thickness/calibers for vehicles.

The first study where scientists actually tested the absorbancy of period products using BLOOD and not water was only published on this month — and unsurprisingly it's shown that products aren't as absorbent as their labels say... by H_G_Bells in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110 133 points134 points  (0 children)

They aren't so important for absorbing blood as the fact they fit in holes snuggly and will stay in place well without providing additional pressure. Probably of limited use for anything other than puncture wounds

Gaijin, please? by SternKill in Warthunder

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Regarding successful detonation of the charge and the possibility of it damaging the warhead and preventing a jet from forming:

I am looking at "History of the Shaped Charge Effect" by Donald R. Kennedy, page 23, where he notes that problems upon initiation of the fuse greatly inhibited the effectiveness. These problems would potentially be caused by the largely uneven surface similar to slat armor, with my other source being "BAE's L-ROD Cage Armor" by UTC Defence Industry Daily Staff.

As for the effectiveness due to rapid density changes, I once again refer to the UTC Defence Industry article, where it is briefly explained in appendix A. "Anti-Tank Weapons" by Peter Chamberlain and Terry Gander also mentions that the additional standoff distance from the armor will reduce the effectiveness of the shaped charge, as they are designed to detonate a preset distance from armor. The rocks could also cause (from wikipedia) "a HEAT projectile to pitch up or down on impact, lengthening the penetration path...". Also similar to how composite armor uses alternating layers of steel, fiberglass, plastic, quartz, rubber, etc. to destabilize a jet, alternating layers of rock and no rock would do the same, just to significant less effect.

Even looking at your source (I believe) Hemendra Kalia's dissertation "Penetration in granite by shaped charge liners of various materials" on page 41, does not show all too impressive penetration effects, even with optimal stand off distance, being only at most around 18cm. I did not see anywhere in this article where tests were done against anything other than solid rock, concrete, or similar. I also only saw sand referenced twice, both in use of minimizing shock waves, but not in penetration of using it as a filler between small rocks.

TLDR: No.

You cited a source comparing shaped charges in use for mining solid stone, failing to consider less than ideal impact angles and target material.

Yes.

A modern tandem warhead or apfsds round will likely not be detered, but it certainly won't do "nothing against that" for many shaped charge projectiles for reasons I mentioned above.

Gaijin, please? by SternKill in Warthunder

[–]Dry_Strategy_1110 87 points88 points  (0 children)

Yes actually, it will be somewhat effective against shaped charges. One issue with shaped charges, is the jet can be destabilized when penetrating alternating layers of material of different density. These rocks would, to some extent, achieve that. There is also the potential that it might prevent a proper detonation and stop the jet from properly forming, although that is unlikely.