Inner Workings Of A Submarines
Typically, an armed military submarine consists of three levels or decks. We will mostly focus on military submarines, as they constitute the majority of submarines worldwide. It’s worth noting that the designs of research and tourism submarines may differ. For instance, the Titan submersible gained attention due to its accident.
The topmost deck of a military submarine is typically outfitted with torpedoes, which serve as weapons. The lowest deck houses battery rooms that supply electricity to the submarine, and sandwiched in between are the diesel machine, motor room, and the nerve center known as the control room. Positioned above the control room, you’ll usually find a conning tower an essential component serving as the submarine’s attack center.
The conning tower is equipped with various instruments, including periscopes for observing the surroundings, electronic antennas, and access points for arms. It also serves as the main entry and exit point for individuals entering or leaving the submarine. Torpedoes are stored in torpedo tubes.
These are basically self-propelled underwater missiles. These tubes are cylindrical containers designed to house these cylindrical missiles. In modern submarines, torpedoes are typically placed at the front.
However, in the 2017 Bollywood film ‘Ghazi Attack’, the depiction of a submarine featured torpedoes at both the front and back. This was historically accurate as powerful submarines back then indeed had torpedoes at both ends because torpedoes could only travel in a straight line at the time.
