What is a torpedo shark?

The Torpedo Shark (Portheus velocis) is the Awakened form of the blue shark. It has a remarkable body which resembles that of a whale, but its physiology is that of a shark. Most torpedo sharks range from a bluish-gray to black.

What triggers a torpedo?

In lightweight antisubmarine torpedoes designed to penetrate submarine hulls, a shaped charge can be used. Detonation can be triggered by direct contact with the target or by a proximity fuze incorporating sonar and/or magnetic sensors.

Can a torpedo destroy a submarine?

During the Cold War, both the U.S. and Russia developed nuclear torpedoes. While they aren’t in service today they’re still some of the most effective weapons for killing an enemy submarine. They could also kill the firing sub, so they’re not great weapons, just effective.

Where do torpedo fish live?

eastern Atlantic Ocean
The common torpedo resides in the eastern Atlantic Ocean in the southern Bay of Biscay and throughout the Mediterranean to Angola.

Can torpedoes track?

The torpedo will start with passive sonar, simply trying to detect the submarine. Once the torpedo’s passive sonar has detected something, it will switch over to an active sonar and will begin to track the target.

Who invented torpedo?

Robert Whitehead
Giovanni Luppis
Torpedo/Inventors

The modern torpedo was developed by Robert Whitehead, a British engineer. In 1864 the Austrian Navy asked him to work out an idea for an explosive-carrying, self-propelled boat that could be steered from its launching site by long yoke lines.

Can I eat torpedo fish?

Importance to Humans Although the common torpedo is edible, it is typically discarded when taken as bycatch in commercial and artisanal fisheries. Due to its shallow water habitats, the common torpedo often survives being captured and discarded.

What is a Black Shark torpedo?

The Black Shark is a heavyweight torpedo developed by WASS of Italy. It is most closely associated with the Scorpène-class diesel-electric submarines produced by France for the export market, but is also found in the Type 209 submarines .

What is a torpedo?

A light torpedo used primarily as a close attack weapon, particularly by aircraft. A heavy torpedo used primarily as a standoff weapon, particularly by submerged submarines.

How effective is the Spearfish torpedo?

The Spearfish advanced heavy weight torpedo from BAE Systems is effective against submarine and surface threats in oceanic and coastal waters. The 1.85t torpedo is in service with the submarine fleet of the UK Royal Navy.

What is a Mark 8 torpedo?

Bliss–Leavitt Mark 8 torpedo. A modern torpedo is a self-propelled weapon with an explosive warhead, launched above or below the water surface, propelled underwater towards a target, and designed to detonate either on contact with its target or in proximity to it.