"Keith W" wrote in message
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"Rob van Riel" wrote in message
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In WWII, aircraft used torpedoes to attack ships. Since the 1980s,
various
anti-ship missiles are in use. However, unless I'm seriously mistaken,
torpedoes went out of fashion soon after WWI.

The simple fact is that flying up close to a ship
equipped with radar directed AA guns firing proximity
fused shells was no longer a viable proposition


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I recently read in one of the Aerospace trade journals that the Navy is
considering equipping torpedoes with wing kits and precision guidance kits
for stand-off use. Wasn't clear if this is intended for ASW or against
surface ships as well.

Mark