Research on Technical Features and Trends of Torpedo Power System
In the field of thermal power torpedoes,gas turbines and piston engines with space transmission mechanisms(such as swash plate engines,wobble plate engines,and cam engines)have good application prospects.Although rocket engines can provide high speeds,their total range is relatively short due to their rap-id fuel consumption rate.In the field of electric power torpedoes,in addition to improving the energy density of batteries,the development process of new motors is also ongoing.Since the operation process of the engine is affected by underwater back pressure,thermal power torpedoes are more likely to be used to attack surface ships;while electric power torpedoes are more conducive to submarine use or anti-submarine attacks due to their good concealment and deep diving depth.Torpedoes play an important role in coastal defense,and both types of torpedoes will continue to be widely used,and technical research is still highly necessary.