External Torpedo Reserves

Dronston · 01-16-13, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

They weighed in excess of 3,000 lbs

Can you confirm they would simply float (in easy waters), or am I hugely mistaken?

Jimbuna · 01-16-13, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dronston

Can you confirm they would simply float (in easy waters), or am I hugely mistaken?

As far as I'm aware they'd sink like a stone hence the flotation devices used to transfer them.

Dronston · 01-16-13, 02:51 PM

lol, ok...looked a bit better at the video and know I was stupid...

Jimbuna · 01-16-13, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dronston

lol, ok...looked a bit better at the video and know I was stupid...

Nothing stupid about an enquiring mind....none of us is as clever as all of us

TorpX · 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?

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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