WWII Torpedo Question

ornot2b · 02-27-08, 09:33 AM

I understand about the targeting, gyroscopes, etc. My question is how were the target changes fed to the torpedo prior to firing. Was there an physical connection to the torpedo once it was sealed in the tube that allowed changes to be made instantly ? Wire connection?

Thanks,

Gordon

elanaiba · 02-27-08, 11:41 AM

Mechanical spindles. Depending on the torpedo type, submarine, etc there were about 3 or 4 such spindles that entere the torpedo and set the right data.

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ornot2b Nub Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In front of the computer! Posts: 3 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	WWII Torpedo Question I understand about the targeting, gyroscopes, etc. My question is how were the target changes fed to the torpedo prior to firing. Was there an physical connection to the torpedo once it was sealed in the tube that allowed changes to be made instantly ? Wire connection? Thanks, Gordon

02-27-08, 11:41 AM	#2
elanaiba Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 1,058 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 3	Mechanical spindles. Depending on the torpedo type, submarine, etc there were about 3 or 4 such spindles that entere the torpedo and set the right data. __________________ With strength I burn...