Torpedo

Torpedo is a self-propelled weapon with an explosive warhead, launched above or below the water surface, propelled underwater towards a target, and designed to detonate either on contact with its target or in proximity to it.

History

The term torpedo was originally employed for a variety of devices, most of which would today be called mines. From about 1900, torpedo has been used strictly to designate an underwater self-propelled weapon.

Design

Modern torpedoes can be divided into lightweight and heavyweight classes, and into straight-running, autonomous homers and wire-guided ones. They can be launched from a variety of platforms.

Types

There are several types of torpedoes including Aerial torpedoes, Submarine torpedoes, Human torpedoes, Fired torpedoes, and Wire-guided torpedoes.

See also

• Naval warfare
• Submarine warfare
• Anti-submarine warfare

References

Torpedo Resources
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