torpedo tube
Underwater weapon channel
A torpedo tube is a cylindrical device on a submarine or warship that launches torpedoes.
The tube holds the torpedo and ejects it into the water using compressed air or an impulse charge.
Submarines typically have multiple tubes in the bow or stern: The captain ordered all forward torpedo tubes loaded.
Rear of barrel
- muzzleAnimal's nose area
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- hatchOpening in deck or floor
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
actuator · hydraulic · pneumatic · watertight · pressure · diameter · shutter · door
Throw out forcibly
- fireCombustion with flames
- deployPosition for use
- releaseTo let go
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
salvo · spread · reload · impulse · compressed air · muzzle velocity · trigger · arming
One that ruins completely
- frigateMedium-sized naval warship
- cruiserVehicle for extended patrol
- battleshipArmored naval capital vessel
- PT boatFast naval attack craft
corvette · above-water · broadside · MTB · gunboat · naval warfare · anti-ship · capital ship
At a vessel's center
- weapons bayEnclosed ordnance storage compartment
- pressure hullWatertight vessel structure
- weapons officerMilitary ordnance manager
- torpedomanNaval weapons operator
hunter-killer · U-boat · diesel-electric · nuclear submarine
Extent of variation
- bearingPosture or orientation
- deflectionChange in trajectory
- aimingDirecting toward target
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
breech
Rear of barrel
seal · actuator · hydraulic · pneumatic · watertight · pressure · diameter · shutter · door · interlock
eject
Throw out forcibly
discharge · salvo · spread · reload · impulse · compressed air · muzzle velocity · trigger · arming
destroyer
One that ruins completely
- frigateMedium-sized naval warship
- cruiserVehicle for extended patrol
- battleshipArmored naval capital vessel
PT boat · corvette · above-water · broadside · MTB · gunboat · naval warfare · anti-ship · capital ship
amidships
At a vessel's center
- weapons bayEnclosed ordnance storage compartment
- pressure hullWatertight vessel structure
- weapons officerMilitary ordnance manager
torpedoman · hunter-killer · U-boat · diesel-electric · nuclear submarine
range
Extent of variation
- bearingPosture or orientation
- deflectionChange in trajectory
- aimingDirecting toward target
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