''Noiseless'' Sea Skimmer to Battle Submarines
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''Noiseless'' Sea Skimmer to Battle Submarines
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''Noiseless'' Sea Skimmer to Battle Submarines
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Gliding swiftly over water, the “sea skimmer,” designed to fight submarines, does not transmit telltale noises through the water since it is driven by an air propeller instead of water screw. Manned by a crew of two and reaching a claimed speed of 50 miles an hour, the sub-chaser carries a 20-millimeter Oerlikon cannon, a machine
gun and four depth charges. The latter may be replaced by torpedoes. It is said the hydroglider handles easily in rough seas, and it can be hoisted aboard a vessel as easily as a lifeboat. Except for engine and propeller, the craft is built of non-strategic materials, and could be made by the thousands in mass production.
gun and four depth charges. The latter may be replaced by torpedoes. It is said the hydroglider handles easily in rough seas, and it can be hoisted aboard a vessel as easily as a lifeboat. Except for engine and propeller, the craft is built of non-strategic materials, and could be made by the thousands in mass production.
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Eng
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1943-02
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Elia Parro