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Old 05-27-2019, 07:20 PM   #139
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Default Re: Navy Submarines and the Invisible Residents

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Originally Posted by Icelander View Post
Even with cavitating bullets, maximum range underwater is unlikely to reach even 100 meters, more probably half that, so there are probably sensors that could give enough resolution at those ranges for targeting purposes. Of course, aiming by composite sonar picture gathered by all arrays on board would probably be preferred, but a redundant secondary targeting sensor housed in the turret itself seems reasonable, given that there is a strong correlation between frequent equipment failures and hostile encounters.
For that a CCTV mounted in the turret, bore-sighted with the gun would do. Add a spotlight for deep/night work.
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