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Originally posted by swastika
sorry , posted in awrong thread. moderators please remove it to relevant section.
Originally posted by jetsetter
US is developing a supercavitating torpedo right now.
Originally posted by Pyros
Russian supercavitating torpedos are an interesting system, however, in reality, the current state of the art in this technology makes them practically useless in an ASW role.
These weapons are unguided.
Originally posted by COOL HAND
We are going in other directions, that is all that can be said.
Originally posted by Pyros
It is an interesting weapon system, however, it would never get past the test lab in most western navies in it's current incarnation. But then again, the Russians are infamous for fielding test systems on operational naval units.
Originally posted by COOL HANDWe are going in other directions, that is all that can be said.
Originally posted by swastika
test >>>>>>>>>>>>>>productin>>>>>>>>>acquition>>>>oprational
.......a long procedure , but mater of time.
Originally posted by Daedalus3
And what direction may that be? Care to elaborate??...
Originally posted by longbow
Maybe a 55 knots stealth torpedo with active sound cancellation? Just my opinion.
Originally posted by Cjwinnit
Only 55 knots?
Originally posted by longbow
If you cannot hear it it doesn't matter how fast it's going.
Originally posted by Cjwinnit
Slight problem though, it's hard to disguise a torpedo launch, and slower torpedoes have to be a lot closer to a target or it can simply outrun it until the torpedo runs out of fuel.
Originally posted by Aelita
Yes, that's what sank the Kursk -- most likely a detonation of the Granite antiship missile, (look for the links) which is a lot heavier weapon with a tremendous range.