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This tells you that its speed is 9 knots (about 10mph). The navigation officer has been busy, too. He's been listening to you and the crew and setting the dials of the TDC—the Torpedo Data Computer.

The MK 50 torpedo is a highly capable undersea weapon ... and greater lethality, speed, depth, and endurance. Major technological advances include a Stored Chemical Energy Propulsion System ...

The Navy developed the Mark 48 with greater range, speed, and enhanced guidance systems when compared to some of its predecessors, such as the Mark 37 or the Mark 45 torpedoes. Some of its ...

Their streamlined torpedo shape helps them gather enough underwater speed to break the surface, and their large, wing-like pectoral fins get them airborne. Flying fish are thought to have evolved ...

The MK 54 Lightweight Torpedo was previously known as the Lightweight Hybrid Torpedo (LHT). The MK 54 Mod 0 Lightweight Torpedo integrates existing torpedo hardware and software from the MK 46 ...

The Pacific Torpedo Ray is one of the most beautiful you can encounter in our waters. The common visitor has been seen by ...

When one reads about the exploits of the World War II-era Gato -class United States Navy submarine, USS Barb (SS-220 ), one ...

Their torpedo-shaped, streamlined bodies are built for speed and endurance. Their coloring—metallic blue on top and shimmering silver-white on the bottom—helps camouflage them from above and ...

Shortfin mako sharks are built for speed. Their streamlined, torpedo-shaped body, powerful muscular tail and specially adapted skin allows them to reach speeds of up to 70km/hr. They are a highly ...