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Old 08-05-05, 01:43 PM   #11
Drebbel
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Originally Posted by Ula Jolly
Neutrally buoyant means if the torpedo will be able to float on its own, without the engine on. The answer should be no.
Only exercise torpedos had that option. After reaching the end of its run the compressed air would blow the water out of the warhead chamber and the fish would float to the surface.

But when the warhead is filled with kabooom stuff it will sink after running out of fuel.
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