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Re: Status of Atlas GP7 Gold Series?
« Reply #45 on: February 03, 2024, 09:42:49 AM »
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I wondered why Atlas referred to these as torpedo tube equipped. I’m no rivet counter, and I do wear glasses, but I don’t see torpedo tubes on these. They do have a vent and exhaust for a steam generator in the short hood. Turns out, this is prototypical. Search on 5888 to see some photos, especially COHS 58409.

https://archives.cohs.org/

I sure this is not news to most everyone here, but I always thought a steam generator meant torpedo tubes. Learn something everyday.
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