SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted April 23, 2007 ...what a COFFIN/non COFFIN aircraft is? I'm guessing it has something to do cockpit ergonomics, or maybe even the manoeuvrability of an aircraft and how it relates to the pilot? I'm not sure... very confused though. Lil' help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted April 23, 2007 ...what a COFFIN/non COFFIN aircraft is? I'm guessing it has something to do cockpit ergonomics, or maybe even the manoeuvrability of an aircraft and how it relates to the pilot? I'm not sure... very confused though. Lil' help? Are you sure you're not talking about the 'coffin corner'? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffin_corner_(aviation) FastCargo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted April 23, 2007 Here's the term in context. I was browsing the Ace Combat X entry in wiki when I came across the following passage: The game is only semi-realistic in the sense that the abilities of the airplanes are greatly exaggerated. Some of the most noticeable characteristics are: -Some airplanes can carry up to 98 missiles -The afterburner has no limit in usage -A weapon known as the Tactical Laser System is employed as the ADF-01 Falken's primary weapon. -The pilot does not seem to be affected by high-G manouveres,even in non-COFFIN aircraft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted April 23, 2007 (edited) -The pilot does not seem to be affected by high-G manouveres,even in non-COFFIN aircraft. You sure that's not some Ace Combat term (ie like the names of the fictional fighters, countries, etc). The only time I've heard of the term 'coffin' in reference to an aircraft is the 'coffin corner' or refering to a particularly dangerous aircraft, a 'flying coffin'. FastCargo PS Oh wait, just found this reference: "All of the planes in the game (with the exception of one tanker) have an operation system called "Connection For Flight Interface" COFFIN system." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ace_Combat_3 Gotta love the internet! Edited April 23, 2007 by FastCargo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted April 24, 2007 Cheers dude, you're a champ! I was thinking it may be an accronym, but I'd heard of the coffin corner and it confused the hell outta me. I'm still confused, just not completely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caesar 305 Posted April 26, 2007 Could it potentially be a plane with an angled seat like the F-16 or Su-47? Looks like you're laying down in a coffin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted April 26, 2007 No, those are the La-Z-Boy planes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
