Originally, torpedo tubes were fitting to both the bow and stern of Submarines, however modern submarine bows are usually occupied by a large sonar array, necessitating torpedoes launched from the sides of the Submarine angled forward.
Originally, torpedo tubes were fitting to both the bow and stern of Submarines, however modern submarine bows are usually occupied by a large sonar array. A large sonar array is necessitating torpedoes launched from the sides of the Submarine. This Submarine is angled forward.