[Concho]

I do not possess a PhD in Physics, but I seriously doubt that it is possible to reach that speed under water. If that missle could be launched at that speed, even then, the laws of physics indicate that, that speed could not be maintained for any distance beyond a few feet. This sounds like hoopla to me.

[Flavius]

no missle is real

[UCANSEE2]

It's called supercavitation and it is a well known phenomenon.

[Robe]

From what I can glean the technology is called "Super Cavitation"..the weapon produces millions of bubbles from a porous skin...they say the torpedo is not really in the water but inside a balloon of bubble thus reducing the drag

[davisfh]

"I do not possess a PhD in Physics, but I seriously doubt that it is possible to reach that speed under water. If that missle could be launched at that speed, even then, the laws of physics indicate that, that speed could not be maintained for any distance beyond a few feet. This sounds like hoopla to me."

While I tend to agree with you, I do recall reading something several years ago about a high speed torpedo that achieved its velocity because its nose was surrounded by gas bubbles. The gas came from a reservoir inside the torpedo. I don't recall whether it was the Soviets or us who did that. Anyone remember this?

[Bob]

I do not possess a PhD in Physics, but I seriously doubt that it is possible to reach that speed under water. If that missle could be launched at that speed, even then, the laws of physics indicate that, that speed could not be maintained for any distance beyond a few feet. This sounds like hoopla to me.

No PhD here either but the Russians have had what's called a supercavitation missile for quite a number of years. Something about the nose design permits the entire device to pass through the 'bubble' created by it. As I understand it, they're totally unguided but have a huge amount of power to achieve their speed.

[Socratic]

This sounds like hoopla to me.

I thought Hoopla was their next generation anti-ballistic missle.

[AmericaUnited]

I do not possess a PhD in Physics, but I seriously doubt that it is possible to reach that speed under water.

I do possess knowledge that Muslim regime's are usually the world's MOST PATHOLOGICAL LIARS.

[Nuc1]

As I understand it some of the rocket motor's exhaust is directed through small perforations that essentially allow the missile to operate in a bubble while underwater. Quite ingenious and as I recall it was technology initially developed by the Russians. D@mn dangerous weapon in my opinion. Don't know what their range is but I'd bet they could launch from underground near the Strait of Hormuz provided a nest/base was built for them. I bet you could hear it 500 miles away.

[fso301]

It's real but noisy as hell and fires in a straight line like a bullet.

Do some Googling for supercavitation