Supercavitating torpedo
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A supercavitating torpedo is a torpedo using the effect of supercavitation to create a bubble (physics) 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
- de:Superkavitierender Unterwasserlaufkörper(Supercavitating Underwater Running Body) 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