01-16-13, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Dronston
Can you confirm they would simply float (in easy waters), or am I hugely mistaken?
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Torpedos are slightly heavier than water; that is maybe having a negative buoyancy of 300 to 500 lbs. or so. So, if a torpedo is launched, and the propulsion should fail for some reason, it will sink. This makes a good deal of sense, as otherwise the torpedo could float up and hit some part of the sub, or give away their location.
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