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Re: I might have an answer
Posted by: ROBERT M. ()
Date: April 10, 2008 08:00AM

Thomas, et al:

"What is still unanswered is why did Whitehead, Bliss-Leavitt, and Schwartzkopff all
decide around 1920 to change to the 533mm/21" design in the first place."

Perhaps because the warships of most nations were being built larger and faster, and
a larger torpedo, carrying a larger warhead with more speed and range was necessary.

In the case of the Mark 14 Mod 3A submarine torpedo, its range was 4,500 yards @
46.3 knots, carrying a 660# Torpex warhead.

Regards,

ROBERT M.

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