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How many torpedoes does it take to sink a ship?
In order to do this, we will dive deep into naval history. The answer is of course, that one torpedo can sink a ship regardless of her size.
Can a torpedo sink a cruise ship?
Back through World War II, the primary way torpedoes did their damage was with a direct hit. The impact of the torpedo on a ship’s hull would drive a firing pin that sets off a warhead. Generally, this approach worked well, but it could take many direct hits to do damage enough to sink a vessel.
Could a submarine survive a tsunami?
Submarines are relatively unaffected by weather or tsunamis when submerged in deep open waters. Once a submarine is deep enough the conditions on the surface are not felt. However if a submarine has to go shallow or to periscope depth then conditions on the surface become a major concern.
How many waves does it take to destroy a ship?
The River class destroyer escort Torrens is hit by a proximity torpedo. The force of the explosion is bending the hull as the center section of the ship is lifted out of the water. Proximity fused torpedoes actually damage a ship in three waves.
How does a ship get damaged?
Damaged by an upward explosion and then further damaged by a sagging effect, the hull is then finished off by a massive surge of water pushing up into the underside of the ship. This method of damaging a ship is severe enough to break the back or keel of a ship.
Do submarines really attack movies?
Submarine movies such as Crimson Tide and Hunter Killer use torpedo chase scenes for dramatic effect. The reality is that a torpedo maneuvering and hunting submarines that are frantically trying to evade is the least likely scenario in a modern submarine attack.
What is a Kill Box on a submarine?
The submarine’s fire control system has given the weapon digital boundaries, or a “kill box.” These boundaries are designed to prevent the weapon from attacking the firing platform or any other target outside the designated area.