Exam Flashcards
1
Q
5 stages of torpedo detonation
A
1) detonate beneath the keel
2) shockwave
3) gas bubble expands
4) gas bubble contracts
5) jet of water and gas through the hull
2
Q
Draw & explain supercavitation
A
1) naturally cavitates with the canted cavitation disk
2) starter motors ignite & reaches base speed of 70kts, with exhaust feedback system maintaining cavitation
3) main motor ignites & top speed of 200kt reached
4) skids maintain the air bubble
