Supercavitating torpedo
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.
VA-111 Shkval
Hoot
Superkavitierender Unterwasserlaufkörper (Supercavitating underwater-travelling munition) Barracuda
(Unnamed Prototype)[1][2]
References[]
- ^ Supercavitating Torpedo - A rocket torpedo that swims in an air bubble PopularScience Archived May 24, 2012, at WebCite
- ^ A super fast, (super loud) minisub Defense Tech Archived May 24, 2012, at WebCite
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