[HipShot]

"If they did put it on a merchant ship hull, the USN could take it out in a few minutes, max.

Unless we've got some good assets, they'd be taking it out after the tubes were empty. I keep thinking sunburn, btw. Knowing that NK and Iran intend to share test data, I'd not be surprised if their books were open to each other. The possibility of 200kt on an actively defensive highspeed AS cruiser is not something to ignore.

[judicial meanz]

I totally agree with you there. I didnt consider that option, but you are right.