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Old June 26th 06, 10:52 PM posted to rec.aviation.military.naval,sci.military.naval
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Default High-Altitude Torpedo Launch

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Here's another article on the system that includes an image:

http://www.flightglobal.com/Articles...r+torpedo.html

Note that similar technology might also be used to drop mines and
sonobuoys.

While a stand-off mine laying capability might be useful for avoiding
harbor defenses, how useful would a stand-off sonobuoy dispensing system be?


A stand off sonobouy dispenser might allow you to spread a wider
pattern faster. Or it might just the manufacturer/marketdroids
drumming up business.

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