Did Medieval Syrians Build A Rocket Powered Torpedo? | MythBusters

Did Medieval Syrians Build A Rocket Powered Torpedo? | MythBusters

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1 Video View·Apr 11, 2026  #MythBusters #FactOrFiction

After failed tethered launches and unstable thrust tests, the team makes one final attempt with a redesigned low-thrust rocket skimming freely across the water. The torpedo strikes its target and ignites on impact, proving the ancient weapon was surprisingly plausible.

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