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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Can a sub go 115 mph?



In a message dated 12/27/2006 2:49:46 PM Central Standard Time, bottomgun@mindspring.com writes:
The project is designed to use what's called "supercavitation." That is, when an underwater object moves fast enough, a pocket of air forms between the hull and the water. That reduces drag on the vessel and increases its speed even more
Jay and all I was in Marine Corps special forces, and still keep up with a lot of
high tech subjects with my group.
 
For several years now the defense department has been developing a torpedo that
will have Mach speed capabilities. The supercavitation technology is real and
I believe they will get there.
 
Semper fi
Dean Ackman