Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: Addendum

EP17 Engineering Victory with Elon

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Dec 13, 2021
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INSIGHT

Weapon Cost-Effectiveness

  • Prioritize weapons with higher kill ratios, even if they cost more.
  • A 3:1 kill ratio justifies double the cost.
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Octane's Impact

  • Higher octane fuel prevents pre-ignition issues like knocking.
  • Lower octane fuel reduces power and risks engine failure.
INSIGHT

P-38 Engine Redundancy

  • Elon Musk emphasizes the P-38 Lightning's advantage of having two engines.
  • This increases survivability in case of engine failure.
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