Category. | Data. |
---|---|
Type. | Conventional WW2 torpedo |
Nationality. | British. |
Made in. | 1944 |
Retired. | 1945, but some stayed reserve until the end of the Korean War. |
Designer. | N\A UK organisation. |
Manufacturer. | N\A UK organisation. |
Variants. | Non |
Diameter. | 18 inches. |
Speed. | 40 knots (74 km/h; 46 mph) for 2,500 yd (2,300 m). |
Warhead. | 600 lb (270 kg) Torpex |
Operational range. | At least 2,500 yd (2,300 m) |
Guidance system. | N\A, but probably akin to aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era. |
Launch platform. | ASW (antisubmarine warfare) aircraft |
Weight. | N\A, but probably akin to those of comparable role, configuration and era. |
Sources. | http://www.wikiwand.com/en/British_18_inch_torpedo, http://www.wikiwand.com/en/British_18_inch_torpedo, http://www.thefullwiki.org/British_18_inch_torpedo, http://www.fleetsubmarine.com/torpedoes.html, http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WTBR_WWII.php, http://military.wikia.com/wiki/British_18_inch_torpedo and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_18_inch_torpedo |
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