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To: servo1969

I think the Russians have had a supercavitating torpedo for some time.

Hard to imagine reducing that tech to a rifle bullet.


2 posted on 10/30/2023 12:22:25 PM PDT by doorgunner69 (When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty)
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To: doorgunner69

Correct. The Russians have had this to some degree for several years. Who knows their degree of success.


3 posted on 10/30/2023 12:35:44 PM PDT by GrumpyOldGuy
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To: doorgunner69

The torpedoes are referring to how their propellor’s edge cuts through the water.

I’m guessing the bullets supercavitate because their shape allows them to apply higher pressure on a smaller point of attack which then boils off the water in front of them allowing for reduced drag.


5 posted on 10/30/2023 12:58:14 PM PDT by reed13k
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