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Re: Tactical depth decisions
Posted by:
ROBERT M.
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Date: June 04, 2009 07:56AM
Thomas Horton:
You wrote: "It is extremely difficult to obtain a direct hit with depth charges...."
The "Hedgehog" launched a 7" diameter bomb, with an explosive charge of 35# of
Torpex (initially 35# of TNT), and was "contact-fused." A "hit" was generally fatal.
Just when hostilities were over, the U.S. Navy introduced the Mark 14 acoustic
depth charge. If it came within 65 feet of the target, it was considered a "kill."
Regards,
ROBERT M.
You wrote: "It is extremely difficult to obtain a direct hit with depth charges...."
The "Hedgehog" launched a 7" diameter bomb, with an explosive charge of 35# of
Torpex (initially 35# of TNT), and was "contact-fused." A "hit" was generally fatal.
Just when hostilities were over, the U.S. Navy introduced the Mark 14 acoustic
depth charge. If it came within 65 feet of the target, it was considered a "kill."
Regards,
ROBERT M.
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