History of the Depth Charge

Modern depth-charge launchers are computer-controlled mortars that can fire 400-pound depth charges up to 2,000 yards. Atomic depth charges use a nuclear warhead and other depth charges have been developed that can be launched from aircraft.

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• What Is A Depth Charge
• Depth Charge Projector
• Depth Charges During a Tour of Duty
• Allied Destroyer Dropping Twin Depth Charges
• Depth Charge Operator

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