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Re: PERISCOPE CABLES
Posted by: Sniper ()
Date: July 10, 2002 06:47AM

Harvey,

The cables were used to reduce the wake generated by the perisocpe when it was extended. In modern subs all periscopes/masts have a streamlined 'sheath' fitted around them to reduce the wake they generate when they are extended.

Rgrds

Sniper.

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PERISCOPE CABLES Harvey 07/10/2002 04:50AM
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