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To: Iron Munro

>>>And the Russians have a super-cavitating torpedo that is reported to be capable of speeds up to 200 knots (230 mph).<<<

No one is going to attack a carrier with a Squall torpedo. It is designed exclusively for a submarine warfare (sub to sub duels, destroyer vs sub etc).


48 posted on 09/30/2013 8:50:57 PM PDT by cunning_fish
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To: cunning_fish

fish,

When something travels through the water that fast, does friction create intense heat, like in the atmosphere?


68 posted on 10/01/2013 2:05:40 AM PDT by zeestephen
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