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Re: Hydrogen peroxide in torpedoes?
Posted by: ROBERT M. ()
Date: October 22, 2011 08:59PM

Hello all:

The U.S. Navy used the Mark 16 hydrogen peroxide torpedo aboard subs for quite some time post-war; and used the Mark 17 hydrogen peroxide torpedo aboard destroyers, This torpedo had the finest propulsion engine ever put into a torpedo. I know,'cause I worked with them as a torpedoman for a long time.

The Fairchild Aircraft Company built the X-1, a hydrogen peroxide/diesel
powered mini-sub after WWII. It had its problems, it blew up while in the
battery shop on the Sub Base in New London, Connecticut, but no one was injured. The hydrogen peroxide feature was removed leaving the diesel engine for propulsion. This mini-sub is presently on display at the Submarine Museum in New London.

The hydrogen peroxide was no more dangerous than gasoline. Proper care in handling it was mandatory, as it is with any volatile substance.

Later,

ROBERT M.

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Re: Hydrogen peroxide in torpedoes? Natter 08/27/2011 06:55PM
Re: Hydrogen peroxide in torpedoes? Seeker 08/27/2011 10:24PM
Re: Hydrogen peroxide in torpedoes? u-boatnut 10/22/2011 03:42AM
Re: Hydrogen peroxide in torpedoes? ROBERT M. 10/22/2011 08:59PM
Re: Hydrogen peroxide in torpedoes? DanOdenweller 10/23/2011 06:41PM
Re: Hydrogen peroxide in torpedoes? ROBERT M. 10/24/2011 04:12AM
Re: Hydrogen peroxide in torpedoes? Natter 10/26/2011 10:45AM
Re: Hydrogen peroxide in torpedoes? ROBERT M. 10/26/2011 04:02PM
Re: Hydrogen peroxide in torpedoes? Seeker 10/27/2011 07:40PM
Re: Hydrogen peroxide in torpedoes? Natter 10/26/2011 10:35AM


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