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Originally Posted by Kapitain
doubtful
and its not the americans that are testing a super cav torpedo its the germans that are still designing it
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"The ability to kill a target before it can react also can be achieved through very high speeds as opposed to stealth. Being investigated is the development of a very-high-speed, autonomous, highly maneuverable, homing torpedo capable of speeds significantly in excess of those achieved by the current Mk48 torpedo. Using "supercavitation" technology, a torpedo becomes an underwater missile. In this approach, the water near the tip of the projectile (or torpedo) vaporizes, producing a vapor pocket that results in a dramatic reduction in drag. The same technology, applied to a range of weapons from bullets to torpedoes, offers additional operational capabilities against a spectrum of targets."
this comes from
http://www.navyleague.org/sea_power/july_02_43.php. it implies this technology is being worked on by the US Navy.
i'd imagine many other navies are looking at it as well, it is arguably the future of torpedo design.