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What happens if a submarine is hit by a torpedo?
Originally Answered: What happens when a submarine is hit by a torpedo? Upon exploding, a successful torpedo hit causes a hull breach in the submarine – that means one or more of its compartments will start flooding with water.
How deep can a submarine launch a torpedo?
| Mark 48 torpedo | |
|---|---|
| Maximum depth | 500 fathoms, 800 m (2,600 ft) (estimated), officially “greater than 1,200 ft” |
| Maximum speed | 55 kn (63 mph; 102 km/h) (estimated) officially “greater than 28 kn (52 km/h; 32 mph)” |
| Guidance system | Common Broadband Advanced Sonar System |
| Launch platform | submarine |
How do submarines detect mines?
The sonar is capable of detecting bottom mines, moored mines and floating mines, as well as other objects. It is specially designed to aid navigation providing depth information ahead and presenting sea bottom and obstacles in front of the submarine. The sonar is installed onboard HUGIN, a medium sized KONGSBERG AUV.
Why do naval mines have spikes?
The protuberances near the top of the mine, here with their protective covers, are called Hertz horns, and these trigger the mine’s detonation when a ship bumps into them.
How do submarines evade detection?
Ballistic-missile submarines are built to evade detection by making as little noise as possible. They move slowly—usually no more than 20 knots. They’re coated in anechoic tile, a rubbery substance that absorbs sound and prevents sonar detection. And nearly every moving part is isolated so that it won’t transmit sound.
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 was the first submarine to sink an enemy ship?
Hunley became the first submarine ever to sink an enemy ship, however, Hunley never surfaced again, losing her entire crew. The submarine’s potential as a surprise attack vessel finally was realized, but the problem of working safely underwater remained unresolved.
What are the dangers of using gas on a submarine?
Gasoline is highly flammable and unstable. Using this fuel in a confined environment, such as the submarine, endangered the crew. Another danger were the batteries that ran the electric motor during underwater travel. They were heavy, bulky, terribly inefficient, and potentially explosive.
Why do American submarines have both active and passive sonar?
Both variants could offer important capabilities for various American submarines. At present, American submarines use a combination of electronic warfare jammers and acoustic decoys to defeat incoming torpedoes. This works well against threats that use active and passive sonar to home in on their targets.