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Re: Hydrogen peroxide in torpedoes?
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Seeker
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Date: August 27, 2011 10:24PM
According to Rossler the germans conducted 300 sortie with the peroxide test boats. There was only one incident that resulted in death, but this did not halt the programme.It was determined in 1942 that massproduction could begin in 18 months if required but the real problem was lack of bulk H202 production that mostly went to the LW anyway. Considering how dangerous it was for Uboats late in the war anyway, the advantages of these high speed boats would have been a very positive trade off.
Comparing coldwar peace time experiences to WW-II life or death struggle, is something of an 'apples and oranges' comparison.
Comparing coldwar peace time experiences to WW-II life or death struggle, is something of an 'apples and oranges' comparison.
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