Ring vortex depth charge

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1997-07-02

1998-11-03

Jordan, Charles

Ships

Torpedoes

102476, 114 211, F42B 1901, F42B 1000

Patent

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058312064

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for generating a ring vortex which will damage the hull of the get vessel. The apparatus comprises a torpedo which is launched from an attack submarine in the direction of the target vessel. When the torpedo is at a predetermined position, the torpedo is detonated. Detonation of the torpedo results in the generation of a ring vortex. The ring vortex is directed toward the hull of the target vessel and will impact the hull of the target vessel with sufficient force to destroy or disable the target vessel. Positioned about the periphery of the torpedo are a plurality of necklace charges. The torpedo also has a central charge which is located near the front end of the torpedo. When detonated each necklace charge forms a ring of imploding gas bubbles which collapse inward. At a predetermined time period after the necklace charges are denoted, the main charge within the torpedo is denoted resulting in the generation of an expanding gas bubble which expands outwardly. The detonation of the necklace charges followed by the detonation of the main charge results in a region of counterflow which causes a substantially circular circulation pattern for the ring vortex.

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