This is one of those "dumb" questions.
Why triple torpedo tubes? I see them used on many modern warships, usually the crew has to run up and operate them manually (open hatch door, swing tubes out). Why not an automated system?
Why is 3 the magic number? Why not 4 or 6? We used 8x ASROC box launchers, why not 6x or 8x torpedo box launchers installed to the sides of the ship that'd eject the torpedoes out to sea? (if there was no rocket motor, there wouldn't be concerns of accidental ignition with motor pointing towards the ship.)
p.s interesting article on ASROC loading:
Why triple torpedo tubes? I see them used on many modern warships, usually the crew has to run up and operate them manually (open hatch door, swing tubes out). Why not an automated system?
Why is 3 the magic number? Why not 4 or 6? We used 8x ASROC box launchers, why not 6x or 8x torpedo box launchers installed to the sides of the ship that'd eject the torpedoes out to sea? (if there was no rocket motor, there wouldn't be concerns of accidental ignition with motor pointing towards the ship.)
p.s interesting article on ASROC loading:
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