Torp Arming?

Phobus · 01-24-08, 11:31 AM

There is a small impeller at the nose of the torp which 'arms' the torp after a specific number of turns; it withdraws a safety device. Therefore it seems reasonable that the speed of the torp affects the rate at which the arming takes place, the slower the torp the longer to do the required number of turns (with an allowance for impeller efficiency).

Marriott · 01-24-08, 12:19 PM

i try not to fire any closer then 350-400 metres just to be extra safe with the arming, however i have managed to get a hit at 254 metres.

01-24-08, 11:31 AM	#1
Phobus Gunner Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Poole. Dorset UK Posts: 93 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	There is a small impeller at the nose of the torp which 'arms' the torp after a specific number of turns; it withdraws a safety device. Therefore it seems reasonable that the speed of the torp affects the rate at which the arming takes place, the slower the torp the longer to do the required number of turns (with an allowance for impeller efficiency). Last edited by Phobus; 01-24-08 at 11:47 AM. Reason: Error of speech

01-24-08, 12:19 PM	#2
Marriott Torpedoman Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 113 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	i try not to fire any closer then 350-400 metres just to be extra safe with the arming, however i have managed to get a hit at 254 metres.