1. Comparative Analysis of Power Propulsion System Configurations of Air-Water Trans-Medium Torpedoes
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Kai LUO, Kan QIN, Chuang HUANG, Qixi FENG, Daijin LI, and Jianjun DANG
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torpedo ,trans-medium ,power propulsion system ,system control ,Naval architecture. Shipbuilding. Marine engineering ,VM1-989 - Abstract
At present, the trans-medium torpedoes equipped by foreign military forces are all composed of booster carriers and torpedo warheads. The air-water reusable power propulsion system can integrate the carrier and torpedo into one, which can achieve larger effective underwater attack payloads, long range, and lower life cycle costs, and it has the potential to develop multiple water-entry and exit functions. The air-water reusable power propulsion system is modified based on the conventional torpedo power system, making it capable of air propulsion and multi-mode switching. In this paper, three possible configurations of air-water reusable power propulsion systems were discussed in terms of operating principles, system performance, fuel selection, system control, research and development difficulties, and development potential. It is believed that for light trans-medium torpedoes, the configuration with the single OTTO-II fuel can be used, while for heavy torpedoes, the configuration with kerosene and OTTO-II dual-fuel and dual-combustion chamber system is preferred.
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- 2024
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