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Supercavitating torpedo

Supercavitating torpedo

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A supercavitating torpedo is a torpedo using the effect of supercavitation to create a bubble around the torpedo to move at high velocity under water. The following is a list of supercavitating torpedoes which have been developed or are in development.

DARPA also considered building supercavitating minisubs dubbed "Underwater Express".[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Supercavitating Torpedo - A rocket torpedo that swims in an air bubble (2004) PopularScience Archived May 18, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  2. [2]
    A super fast, (super loud) minisub (2009) Defense Tech Archived November 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine


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