How would long-range heavy torpedoes compare with rocket-boosted weapons?
Short answerA rocket could extend a heavy torpedo's reach, while uncrewed sonar platforms could help locate submarines farther ahead of the formation.
NotesA rocket-assisted heavy torpedo is considered as one way to extend the reach of an anti-submarine weapon. The accompanying detection concept uses dipping sonar on uncrewed aircraft and slowly moving sonobuoys positioned ahead of the formation. The intended advantage is enough destructive effect to disable a submarine with very few hits. This remains a proposed combination of systems without a developed design or demonstrated performance.