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Wonder if this could be about nuclear powered torpedos, rather than airborne missiles. Not sure how certain they are on the latter part. We know that there are
by theptip 7y ago
Wonder if this could be about nuclear powered torpedos, rather than airborne missiles. Not sure how certain they are on the latter part. We know that there are hypersonic torpedos under development, and an intercontinental nuclear powered drone torpedo seems like it could be an effective weapon.
- theptip 7y agoSounds like it's not this actually, and it is a rocket engine; the Guardian has some other quotes on this: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/10/russian-nuclear-agency-confirms-role-in-rocket-test-explosion https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/10/russian-nuclea...
- LorenPechtel 7y agoYou're thinking of their Status 6 torpedoes. 100kt, intercontinental range.