But
the Krupp firmhave found that trials upon the testing ground with
a captive balloon differ very materially from sterntests in the
field of actual warfare. Practically nothing has been heard of
the two projectiles during this war, as they have proved an
absolute failure.
Some months ago the world was startled by the announcement that
the leading German armament firm had acquired the whole of the
interest in an aerial torpedo which had been evolved by the
Swedish artillerist, Gustave Unge, and it was predicted that in
the next war widespread havoc would be wrought therewith.
Remarkable claims were advanced for this projectile, the foremost
being that it would travel for a considerable distance through
the air and alight upon the objective with infallible accuracy.
The torpedo in question was subjected to exacting tests in Great
Britain, which failed to substantiate all the claims which were
advanced, and it is significant to observe that little has been
heard of it during the present conflict. It is urged in certain
technical quarters, however, that the aerial torpedo will prove
to be the most successful projectile that can be used against
aircraft.
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