Hai Kun Submarine Torpedo Test Revealed: CSBC Video Shows Torpedo Launch
Taiwan's first indigenous submarine, 'Hai Kun,' successfully conducted torpedo launch tests during its 8th diving test. CSBC released a video showing the submarine firing two torpedoes, which were then recovered by the 'Da Wu' vessel.
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Central News Agency (Reporter Lin Chiao-lien, Kaohsiung, 7th) - The indigenous submarine prototype 'Hai Kun' conducted its 8th diving test yesterday, with external speculation focusing on whether it was a torpedo launch test. CSBC Corporation, Taiwan, today released a video of yesterday's torpedo operation, showing the Hai Kun submarine firing two torpedoes at sea for testing, and the torpedoes being recovered by the 'Da Wu' vessel.
The Hai Kun submarine sailed out for tests for two consecutive days, with public attention on significant progress such as torpedo operation tests and overnight tests. Military expert Chi Tung-yun stated yesterday that previous Hai Kun tests were primarily functional verification, while the 8th diving test should be a comprehensive exercise, including surfaced navigation, submerged torpedo firing, etc., more closely resembling actual combat situations.
Many military enthusiasts discovered that CSBC Corporation posted a video of yesterday's Hai Kun torpedo operation test on YouTube around noon today. The less-than-one-minute video clearly showed the Hai Kun submarine firing two torpedoes for testing. After the test, the torpedoes were located and recovered, with the two torpedoes being hoisted onto the 'Da Wu' vessel.
Although the video was taken down an hour later, it sparked enthusiastic discussion among military enthusiasts, with many exclaiming, 'It's really moving, let's all cheer for the Navy!' Military enthusiasts indicated that it appears the Hai Kun submarine will soon enter overnight tests, and the date of its delivery should not be far off.
The Hai Kun submarine sailed out for tests for two consecutive days, with public attention on significant progress such as torpedo operation tests and overnight tests. Military expert Chi Tung-yun stated yesterday that previous Hai Kun tests were primarily functional verification, while the 8th diving test should be a comprehensive exercise, including surfaced navigation, submerged torpedo firing, etc., more closely resembling actual combat situations.
Many military enthusiasts discovered that CSBC Corporation posted a video of yesterday's Hai Kun torpedo operation test on YouTube around noon today. The less-than-one-minute video clearly showed the Hai Kun submarine firing two torpedoes for testing. After the test, the torpedoes were located and recovered, with the two torpedoes being hoisted onto the 'Da Wu' vessel.
Although the video was taken down an hour later, it sparked enthusiastic discussion among military enthusiasts, with many exclaiming, 'It's really moving, let's all cheer for the Navy!' Military enthusiasts indicated that it appears the Hai Kun submarine will soon enter overnight tests, and the date of its delivery should not be far off.