Allied Warships

Torpedo boats

Z 5 class

3 ships

Technical information

TypeTorpedo boat
Displacement263 BRT 
Length58.5 m 
Complement48 men 
Armament2 3" guns (2x1)
2 .5" MG AA
4 17.7" torpedo tubes 
Max speed27 knots
EnginesTriple expansion engines, 2 shafts 
Power5500 HP 
Notes on classZ 5 was modified between the two World War's and had different specifications;
Complement: 34
Armament: same as above but the torpedo tubes were removed
Speed: 22 knots
Power: 3000 HP  

Royal Navy Royal Navy ships of the Z 5 class

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HMS Z 5 (H 97)
HMS Z 7 (H 97)
HMS Z 8 (H 71)


3 Torpedo boats of the Z 5 class.

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