During WW1, German U-boats (submarines) used torpedoes to sink boats and ships belonging to the Allies or any vessel aiding the Allies war cause.
The torpedoes used in the American Civil War were, what we call today, naval mines, normally moored in shallow water to prevent the enemy from passing their ships through an area or to protect an anchorage.
The two main types of homing torpedoes are active homing and passive homing torpedoes. Active homing torpedoes emit their own sonar signals to detect and track targets, allowing them to adjust their course based on feedback. In contrast, passive homing torpedoes listen for sounds produced by a target, such as engine noise or propeller sounds, to guide themselves without emitting signals. Each type has distinct advantages and is used in different tactical situations.
the japanese used torpedoes, bombs and kamakaze's.
It is estimated that about 22 Union ships were sunk by Confederate torpedoes. There were also about 12 ships that were seriously damaged by torpedoes.
Mostly in the ocean.
how are torpedoes used present day?
Torpedoes are used during a time of war to sink other ships.
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Torpedoes are used by military ships to destroy other ships. They are usually used by submarines and they can have guidance systems (Usually wire-guided).
The Germans
The submarine fired its torpedoes at the shark and they hit it in an instant.
torpedoes and dive bombs
The plural form for the noun torpedo is torpedoes.
Steam powered submarine torpedoes had a flaw when a submarine fired torpedoes in daylight. The torpedoes created a massive stream of bubbles that rose to the surface of the ocean and enemy ships could see that they were under attack. The bubble stream also gave away a submarine's position. This problem was solved for the Germans when they developed electric torpedoes. No bubbles were produced. The US Navy captured some of the enemy torpedoes and used them for models of their own new electric torpedoes.
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.
target practice.
Submarines used torpedoes in anti-shipping roles hoping to cripple the enemies ability to supply and reinforce points of conflict as well as to hamper the enemies economy .