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This can sometimes seem like TruthInTelevision, given that military prototypes will often post impressive test results that will never be replicated by production models. This happens simply because the point of a prototype is to test the limits. Anyone actually trying to use the thing will never approach the limits to avoid having to get an overhaul after every usage, or to avoid getting themselves killed by exceeding the limits. There is some overlap with the idea of an experimental model, which has great abilities but was never intended to enter production. Military test pilots refer to this as \
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This can sometimes seem like TruthInTelevision, given that military prototypes will often post impressive test results that will never be replicated by production models. This happens simply because the point of a prototype is to test the limits. Anyone actually trying to use the thing will never approach the limits to avoid having to get an overhaul after every usage, or to avoid getting themselves killed by exceeding the limits. There is some overlap with the idea of an experimental model, which has great abilities but was never intended to enter production. Military test pilots refer to this as \\\"pushing the envelope\\\" - the upper edge is height, the left edge is speed. Visualize this as the kind of envelope you mail somebody and you realize that particular area is [[IncrediblyLamePun where the postage gets canceled]].
In some cases, like what happened in the Soviet Union from time to time, the difference will be in the quality of production. The prototype will be handcrafted with top-of-the-line materials and much attention put into perfection. The mass production models will be churned out as fast as possible with shoddy materials by under-skilled factory workers, leading to a drop in quality.
Also, series may use this because TheHero does, after all, have to TravelCool.
See also: ConservationOfNinjitsu. Contrast with NoPlansNoPrototypeNoBackup and DisposableSuperheroMaker. [[OppositeTropes Contrast]] FlawedPrototype. May result in ExplosiveOverclocking or TimTaylorTechnology. See also MassSuperEmpoweringEvent in the case of super powers.\\\\\\\\
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As mentioned in edit reasons, this trope is much bigger than Anime and the Mecha Genre. I think the description should be expanded to reflect that.
In some cases, like what happened in the Soviet Union from time to time, the difference will be in the quality of production. The prototype will be handcrafted with top-of-the-line materials and much attention put into perfection. The mass production models will be churned out as fast as possible with shoddy materials by under-skilled factory workers, leading to a drop in quality.
Also, series may use this because TheHero does, after all, have to TravelCool.
See also: ConservationOfNinjitsu. Contrast with NoPlansNoPrototypeNoBackup and DisposableSuperheroMaker. [[OppositeTropes Contrast]] FlawedPrototype. May result in ExplosiveOverclocking or TimTaylorTechnology. See also MassSuperEmpoweringEvent in the case of super powers.\\\\\\\\
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As mentioned in edit reasons, this trope is much bigger than Anime and the Mecha Genre. I think the description should be expanded to reflect that.
