OT: Identify these holes!

timmyg00 · 08-26-05, 05:06 PM

Anybody know what these holes are on the stern of a Tarantul PTG?

TG

LuftWolf · 08-26-05, 05:07 PM

Torpedo loading holes?

timmyg00 · 08-26-05, 05:10 PM

According to my sources, no torpedoes are carried on this class or its variants. Strictly missiles and guns. That's why I am so baffled!

TG

XabbaRus · 08-26-05, 05:15 PM

Did you never watch air-wolf.

Then of course you don't know that the Russkies thought if afterburning jets on a chopper were cool then what about sticking them on a ship.

Yep, jet boost for them.

Where did you take that pic? That isn't the one next to the Massachusetts?

timmyg00 · 08-26-05, 05:47 PM

Yes, that is the Hiddensee, berthed next to the USS Massachusetts.

TG

XabbaRus · 08-26-05, 06:44 PM

Though I recognised it.

I was there a few years ago.

The BB was amzing to walk around in...like I said almost banged my head a few times.

UglyMowgli · 08-26-05, 08:52 PM

this exaust port for the engines, a slow speed there is only one turbine engaged (the outlet is under missiles laucher) but at high speed the 2 big turbine are required and the exhaust gas are evacuated by the 2 large vents a the stern.

indian tarantul

timmyg00 · 08-27-05, 01:21 AM

That makes some sense... but then what is the purpose of the stacks on the superstructure? There is hot gas coming out of them (you can see from the blur), is that not engine exhaust?

TG

P.S. please post smaller pics, some of us don't have 54-inch plasma display monitors :P

TLAM Strike · 08-27-05, 01:28 AM

I was going to say it might have been for deploying mines but I think MSgalileo got it.

Bellman · 08-27-05, 06:37 AM

Surely the 7 insignia adjacent to each 'hole' have some significance ?
I dont think that applies to any exhausting process.

That would indicate a check for loading something dockside - mines ?

Mercedes · 08-27-05, 08:45 AM

The aft holes appear to me to be wet exhausts where water is introduced into the system just after the engine to help in cooling the gas and also to aid in muffling. Quite common in high speed diesel boats. We have made a few at work. They work surprisingly well.

Kapitan · 08-27-05, 10:38 AM

the aft is wet exhaust and the funnel on deck is normal its a bit like the kirov if you notice except kirov only has uptakes rather than out takes

Bellman · 08-27-05, 11:12 AM

I was bang on target then.............................................. ...........again.

Now will it be asps, hemlock or vodka.

LuftWolf · 08-27-05, 02:55 PM

I'm going for the Polish beer right now.

Dollar fifty a pint at the Polish deli! Here in Brooklyn.

Zarlock · 08-28-05, 04:09 AM

These are exhaust tubes for the gas turbines.
Quite impressive in that regard was the visit of a Polish Tarantul in Germany some years ago.
Upon going home, they started those gas turbines right after leaving berth - and ignited the wooden (but water soaked) piers in the vicinity with two VERY long flames out of these holes.

The exhaust ports at the top are for the diesel engines, as Tarantuls have CODAG - COmbined Diesel And Gas.

Regards,

Robert

08-26-05, 05:06 PM	#1
timmyg00 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The People's Republic of Massachusetts, USA Posts: 282 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	OT: Identify these holes! Anybody know what these holes are on the stern of a Tarantul PTG? TG __________________ ET1/SS, SSN-760 USSVI Marblehead Base (MA) *Naval Historical Sites - Photo Galleries*

08-26-05, 05:07 PM	#2
LuftWolf Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: Free New York Posts: 3,167 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Torpedo loading holes? __________________ LW

08-26-05, 05:10 PM	#3
timmyg00 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The People's Republic of Massachusetts, USA Posts: 282 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	According to my sources, no torpedoes are carried on this class or its variants. Strictly missiles and guns. That's why I am so baffled! TG __________________ ET1/SS, SSN-760 USSVI Marblehead Base (MA) *Naval Historical Sites - Photo Galleries*

08-26-05, 05:15 PM	#4
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Did you never watch air-wolf. Then of course you don't know that the Russkies thought if afterburning jets on a chopper were cool then what about sticking them on a ship. Yep, jet boost for them. Where did you take that pic? That isn't the one next to the Massachusetts? __________________

08-26-05, 05:47 PM	#5
timmyg00 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The People's Republic of Massachusetts, USA Posts: 282 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	Yes, that is the Hiddensee, berthed next to the USS Massachusetts. TG __________________ ET1/SS, SSN-760 USSVI Marblehead Base (MA) *Naval Historical Sites - Photo Galleries*

08-26-05, 06:44 PM	#6
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Though I recognised it. I was there a few years ago. The BB was amzing to walk around in...like I said almost banged my head a few times. __________________

08-26-05, 08:52 PM	#7
UglyMowgli Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 784 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	this exaust port for the engines, a slow speed there is only one turbine engaged (the outlet is under missiles laucher) but at high speed the 2 big turbine are required and the exhaust gas are evacuated by the 2 large vents a the stern. indian tarantul __________________ Modern Naval Warfare Community Manager

08-27-05, 01:21 AM	#8
timmyg00 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The People's Republic of Massachusetts, USA Posts: 282 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	That makes some sense... but then what is the purpose of the stacks on the superstructure? There is hot gas coming out of them (you can see from the blur), is that not engine exhaust? TG P.S. please post smaller pics, some of us don't have 54-inch plasma display monitors :P __________________ ET1/SS, SSN-760 USSVI Marblehead Base (MA) *Naval Historical Sites - Photo Galleries*

08-27-05, 01:28 AM	#9
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	I was going to say it might have been for deploying mines but I think MSgalileo got it. __________________

08-27-05, 06:37 AM	#10
Bellman Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,945 Downloads: 220 Uploads: 0	Surely the 7 insignia adjacent to each 'hole' have some significance ? I dont think that applies to any exhausting process. That would indicate a check for loading something dockside - mines ? __________________ Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

08-27-05, 08:45 AM	#11
Mercedes Watch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 23 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wet Exhausts The aft holes appear to me to be wet exhausts where water is introduced into the system just after the engine to help in cooling the gas and also to aid in muffling. Quite common in high speed diesel boats. We have made a few at work. They work surprisingly well.

08-27-05, 10:38 AM	#12
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,130 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 7	the aft is wet exhaust and the funnel on deck is normal its a bit like the kirov if you notice except kirov only has uptakes rather than out takes __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

08-27-05, 11:12 AM	#13
Bellman Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,945 Downloads: 220 Uploads: 0	I was bang on target then.............................................. ...........again. Now will it be asps, hemlock or vodka. __________________ Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

08-27-05, 02:55 PM	#14
LuftWolf Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: Free New York Posts: 3,167 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I'm going for the Polish beer right now. Dollar fifty a pint at the Polish deli! Here in Brooklyn. __________________ LW

08-28-05, 04:09 AM	#15
Zarlock Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 9 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	These are exhaust tubes for the gas turbines. Quite impressive in that regard was the visit of a Polish Tarantul in Germany some years ago. Upon going home, they started those gas turbines right after leaving berth - and ignited the wooden (but water soaked) piers in the vicinity with two VERY long flames out of these holes. The exhaust ports at the top are for the diesel engines, as Tarantuls have CODAG - COmbined Diesel And Gas. Regards, Robert