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The German metallurgy and trace elements were found in the two wrecks. Can you provide Links to the cliam that the german Metallurgy and compound matched the 2003 NK torpedo ? Where is this 2003 NK torpedo ?
Wouldn't it make sense to provide and show both torpedos together to show that the markings are identical ? So far, I don't see any reference to compare, than "Just believe that".
It just means that the North Koreans were sloppy in trying to hide an attack. Coupled with what was known about North Korean fleet movements at the timing of the sinking (a North Korean submarine and a support ship left port on March 23 and was spotted by American and South Korean intelligence near the attack area, and they didn't return to port until the 28th).
The explosive used by the torpedo was determined to be RDX (which has its origins in Germany). German torpedoes do not use this explosive, as they tend to use PBX. American torpedoes tend to use PBXN.