Does the US have Supercavitating torpedo?
Does the US have Supercavitating torpedo?
Is there a future for the supercavitating torpedo? The U.S. has been working on such a weapon since 1997, apparently without a deployable weapon. Indeed, the U.S. Navy is currently in the process of upgrading the venerable Mark 48 submarine torpedo for service into the foreseeable future.
What is the fastest torpedo in the world?
VA-111 Shkval
| VA-111 Shkval | |
|---|---|
| Propellant | Solid-fuel |
| Maximum speed | Launch speed: 50 knots (93 km/h; 58 mph) Maximum speed: in excess of 200 knots (370 km/h; 230 mph) |
| Guidance system | GOLIS autonomous inertial guidance |
| Launch platform | 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes |
What are Cavitating torpedoes?
Supercavitating torpedos are rocket-propelled and ride inside an air bubble through the waves. The bubble they fly though is produced by internally-stored gas that is ejected out the front of the torpedo, creating a bubble “pocket” that envelops the torpedo almost completely.
Do torpedoes Cavitate?
Supercavitation is the use of a cavitation bubble to reduce skin friction drag on a submerged object and enable high speeds. Applications include torpedoes and propellers, but in theory, the technique could be extended to an entire underwater vessel.
Are there any submarines that use supercavitation?
The Chinese Navy and US Navy are reportedly working on their own supercavitating submarines using technical information obtained on the Russian VA-111 Shkval supercavitation torpedo. A supercavitating propeller uses supercavitation to reduce water skin friction and increase propeller speed.
What is the purpose of a supercavitating propeller?
Artist rendering of a supercavitating propeller in action. The supercavitating propeller is a variant where supercavitation is actively employed to gain increased speed by reducing friction. The design is being used for military purposes and for high performance racing boats, as well as model racing boats.
When did the German Navy start supercavitating technology?
In 2004, Diehl-BGT Defence announced the start of a supercavitating technology demonstrator programme in cooperation with the German Navy.
Which is a key feature of a supercavitating object?
A key feature of the supercavitating object is the nose, which typically has a sharp edge around its perimeter to form the cavitation bubble. The nose may be articulated and shaped as a flat disk or cone. The shape of the supercavitating object is generally slender so the cavitation bubble encompasses the object.