18-in Mark VI Torpedo (UK)

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The 18-in R.G.F. Mark VI Torpedo was a British torpedo developed at the Royal Gun Factory in 1904.[1]

Development and History

A single one as built in 1904. It was one foot longer than the Mark V* and could take 2000 psi. Anticipated speeds were 27 knots for 2,000 yards or 23.75 knots for 3,000 yards.[2]

Particulars

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1904. p. vi.
  2. ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1904. p. vi.

Bibliography

See Also

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