Mark 14 Torpedo - Characteristics

Characteristics

  • Function: Anti-ship
  • Powerplant: Wet-heater combustion / steam turbine with compressed air tank
  • Fuel: Methanol
  • Length: 20 ft 6 in (6.25 m)
  • Weight: 3,280 lb (1,490 kg)
  • Diameter: 21 in (530 mm)
  • Range / Speed:
    • Low speed: 9,000 yards (8,200 m) at 31 knots (57 km/h)
    • High speed: 4,500 yards (4,100 m) at 46 knots (85 km/h)
  • Guidance System: Gyroscope
  • Warhead: 643 lb (292 kg) of Torpex
  • Date Deployed: 1931
  • Date Withdrawn from service: 1975–1980

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