Re: Russia new wonder weapon?
Going back to the high-speed torpedo for a moment, while it could be a useful weapon system if it really works, I hardly think it is going to make a huge difference in the balance of naval power. Since the problem it is supposed to address is that Russian subs have inferior sonar to US subs, and I believe US subs are also quieter than Russian ones, how are they going to know where to shoot their fancy torpedoes? It's almost like handing a rifle to a deaf man in a dark room and telling him to defend himself from the hungry tiger that is hunting for him. If he happens to hit it, great, but I wouldn't give him real good odds.
Mind you, it could be very effective against surface ships, assuming that the Vikings and Orions don't catch wind of the sub before it gets into range. Also, if it does become an effective weapon system, someone will figure out a way to counter it.
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