How Does Torpedo Work?
A Modern Torpedo Is an Underwater Ranged Weapon Launched Above or Below the Water Surface, Self-Propelled Towards a Target, and with an Explosive Warhead...
A modern torpedo is an underwater ranged weapon launched above or below the water surface, self-propelled towards a target, and with an explosive warhead designed to detonate either on contact with or in proximity to the target.
How does a torpedo find its target?
Two acoustic transducers will react upon sound and the torpedo will detect that the signal comes from one of the side. It will then issue a command to turn towards the target. When the sound is "equal" on both sides, the torpedo will follow a straight path until it reaches its target.
How does a torpedo explode?
On detonation, triggered by recognition of the ship's magnetic signature, a spherical gas bubble forms. A high pressure shock wave moves through the water and applies a huge force to the hull crushing it and lifting it out of the water.
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