Passive Underwater Fire Control Feasibility System
- Passive Underwater Fire Control Feasibility System
Passive Underwater Fire Control Feasibility System (PUFFS) is a passive sonar system for submarines, as well as a nickname for the seamen conveyed in the vessel itselfFact|date=August 2007.
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