[REQ] info on RL torpedo damage

Arclight · 03-30-10, 04:48 AM

I'm interested in some data and opinions on torpedo damage on ships, in particular the size of the hole and the extent of damage beyond the area that was hit directly. Would damage be contained to the compartment it struck (let's assume it hitting midway between bulkheads) or would the bulkheads separating the compartment be likely to suffer damage as well?

Any chance of a torpedo striking on the bow or stern damaging the engines, maybe by transmission of vibrations?

How consistent is this damage? Would damage observed in 1 case be similar to damage observed on a ship of the same class with a similar hit, or would it vary quite dramatically?

03-30-10, 04:48 AM	#1
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	[REQ] info on RL torpedo damage I'm interested in some data and opinions on torpedo damage on ships, in particular the size of the hole and the extent of damage beyond the area that was hit directly. Would damage be contained to the compartment it struck (let's assume it hitting midway between bulkheads) or would the bulkheads separating the compartment be likely to suffer damage as well? Any chance of a torpedo striking on the bow or stern damaging the engines, maybe by transmission of vibrations? How consistent is this damage? Would damage observed in 1 case be similar to damage observed on a ship of the same class with a similar hit, or would it vary quite dramatically? __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.