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Torpedo tube
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A torpedo tube is a cylindrical device for launching torpedoes. There are two main types of torpedo tube: underwater tubes fitted to submarines and some surface ships, and deck-mounted units installed
Torpedo tubes of the French SNLE Redoutable: French submarines use pistons to push the torpedo outside the tube, instead of blowing it out with compre
Torpedo tubes of the French SNLE Redoutable: French submarines use pistons to push the torpedo outside the tube, instead of blowing it out with compressed air.
Submarine torpedo tube breech doors of USS Nautilus in their closed position
Submarine torpedo tube breech doors of USS Nautilus in their closed position
MU90 Impact triple launcher onboard F221 Hessen, a modern Sachsen-class frigate of the German Navy
MU90 Impact triple launcher onboard F221 Hessen, a modern Sachsen-class frigate of the German Navy
Rear torpedo tube of a former German Jaguar class Schnellboot (MTB)
Rear torpedo tube of a former German Jaguar class Schnellboot (MTB)
Los Angeles-class submarine
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The Los Angeles class of submarines are nuclear-powered fast-attack submarines in service with the United States Navy. Also known as the 688 class after the hull number of lead vessel USS Los Angeles,
Torpedo tube
…the skill of the crew and if the system was hydraulically assisted like in later submarines. It wasn't until 1976 that SSNs including succeeding the Los Angeles class utilize a hydraulic system (AWC) that is much faster, cutting the time down to 5 or less minutes, and safer in conditions where the ship needed to…
USS Los Angeles, lead boat of the class.
USS Los Angeles, lead boat of the class.
Crewmen monitor consoles at the diving station aboard a Los Angeles-class submarine
Crewmen monitor consoles at the diving station aboard a Los Angeles-class submarine
A portside bow view of the fore section of USS Santa Fe tied up at the pier in February 1994: The doors of the Mark 36 vertical launch system for the
A portside bow view of the fore section of USS Santa Fe tied up at the pier in February 1994: The doors of the Mark 36 vertical launch system for the Tomahawk missiles are in the "open" position.
The aft end of the control room for USS Jefferson City in June 2009
The aft end of the control room for USS Jefferson City in June 2009