Short Mark 7 torpedo

Torpedo
Maximum speed 35 knots
Guidance
system
Gyroscope[1]
Launch
platform
Submarines[1]

The Short Mark 7 torpedo was a variant of the Bliss-Leavitt Mark 7 torpedo developed by the Washington Navy Yard in order to fit certain submarine torpedo tubes in 1917. The Short Mark 7, also designated Torpedo Type D,[2] had an air flask that was shortened and a reduced warhead weight. The fuel and water tanks were relocated to obtain more air flask capacity; the fuel tank was mounted in the aft air flask bulkhead, while the water tanks were mounted in the after-body. The overall weight of the warshot torpedo was 590 pounds lighter and 58 inches shorter than the Mark 7. The air, fuel and water capacities were approximately one-third of the capacities found on the full-size Mark 7. This torpedo was never produced in quantity.[1]

See also

  • American 18 inch torpedo

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Torpedo History: Short Torpedo Mk7 (Type D)". Retrieved 10 June 2013.
  2. ^ "United States of America, Torpedoes Pre-World War II". Retrieved 25 June 2013.
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