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Before WWII, torps were powered by compressed gas. This left a trail of bubbles on the surface, so since 1940 electric motors with propellers are used.
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Did they have torpedoes in the 1800?
The first self-propelled torpedo wasn't invented until 1866. Prior to that, a torpedo meant an underwater mine.
Did they have torpedo in World War 1?
Torpedoes were widely used in WWI, its self-propelled design developed to the point of tactical advantage in the late 1800's - early 1900's.
What is a sentence with the word torpedoes?
The submarine fired its torpedoes at the shark and they hit it in an instant.
What is seagoing vessels that torpedoed you.s ships?
Seagoing vessels that torpedo ships are typically submarines equipped with torpedoes. These vessels operate underwater and target enemy ships by firing torpedoes, which are self-propelled projectiles designed to hit and sink their intended target. Submarines are stealthy and can launch surprise attacks on surface vessels.
What is the plural of the word torpedo?
The plural form for the noun torpedo is torpedoes.
What is the plural possessive noun for torpedo?
The plural form of the noun torpedo is torpedoes.The plural possessive form is torpedoes'.Example: We tested several torpedoes but the torpedoes' accuracy was not to standard.
When were torpedoes first used?
The spar torpedo was first effectively used to sink ships during the US Civil War (1861). The automotive torpedo was first effectively used in the Russo-Turkish War (1877). The first major use of self propelled torpedoes (automotive torpedoes) was the Russo-Japanese War (1904-05). All torpedoes mentioned above were launched from torpedo boats or torpedo boat destroyers.
Is torpedoes a common noun or a proper noun?
No the word torpedo is a singular noun. The plural noun is torpedoes.
How are torpedoes used present day?
how are torpedoes used present day?
How many torpedoes did the ixb range boat carry?
it has 22 torpedoes
Does the word torpedoes have an apostrophe?
The word torpedoes is a common plural noun. It does not need an apostrophe.The torpedoes had been loaded.If torpedoes 'owns' something in the sentence, it needs an apostrophe.The tornadoes' paths continued straight.
Was the Pilar sunk by a torpedoes?
no pilar is an upland area and there never been a torpedoes
