Reply #95: Neither can a bullet...which is, essentially, what the Hoot is [View All]

[MercutioATC]

Yes, it has a very limited range.

Yes, it makes a lot of noise.

Yes, it's essentially unguided.


It's not meant to do any of these things well. It's built to overwhelm through speed. If you can't get out of its way, it doesn't matter if it can follow you...it will hit you before any guidance becomes necessary.

You've made an issue of the U.S. ships involved being 500' long. Three U.S. ships were involved, The USS Hopper (504.3 feet), The USS Port Royal (567 feet), and the USS Ingraham (453 feet). How fast do you suppose these ships turn?