Torpedoes
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Torpedoes of the PigBoat era
Information will go here concerning torpedo background and history.
| Type | Length (Ft-In) | Diameter (In) | Weight (lbs.) | Propulsion/Fuel | Warhead | Exploder | Speed (Kts) | Range (yards) | Subs used on/Dates of service | Link to photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Whitehead Mk 3  |
11-8 | 17.7 | 845 | 3 cyl. radial/compressed air | 118 lbs wet gun-cotton | War Nose Mk 1 contact | 26.5 | 800 | Holland, A, B, C, D-class 1898-1922 | Whitehead Mk 3 torpedo |
Bliss-Leavitt Mk 4 Mod 1  |
16-5 | 17.7 | 1500 | Vertical turbine/ alcohol | 199 lbs wet gun-cotton | War Nose Mk 1 contact | 29 | 3000 | C & D-class 1908-1922 | BL Mk 4 |
Bliss-Leavitt Mk 6  |
17-0 | 17.7 | 1800 | Vertical turbine/ alcohol | 200 lbs wet gun-cotton | War Nose Mk 5 contact | 35 | 2000 | E, F, G, H-class 1911-1922 | BL Mk 6 |
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