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Mark 12 torpedo

January 24, 2023

The Mark 12 torpedo was a destroyer-launched anti-surface ship torpedo used by the United States Navy in World War II.[1] It was developed and manufactured by the Naval Torpedo Station in Newport, Rhode Island, which built 200 units. The Mark 12 was similar to the Mark 11 torpedo, but with a lower high speed setting of 44 knots versus 46 knots.

Mark 12 torpedo
TypeAnti-surface ship torpedo[1]
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service1928–1945
Used byUnited States Navy
WarsWorld War II
Production history
DesignerNaval Torpedo Station[1]
Designed1928[1]
ManufacturerNaval Torpedo Station[1]
No. built200
Specifications
Mass3505 pounds[1]
Length271 inches[1]
Diameter21 inches[1]
Effective firing range7000-15,000 yards[1]
WarheadMk 11, TNT[1]
Warhead weight500 pounds[1]
Detonation
mechanism
Mk 3, Mod 1 contact exploder[1]
EngineTurbine[1]
Maximum speed 27-44 knots[1]
Guidance
system
Gyroscope[1]
Launch
platform
Destroyers[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Torpedo History: Torpedo Mk12". Retrieved 13 June 2013.


 

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