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Mark VIII Torpedo

Naval Vessels And Torpedoes

The Mark VIII was a British 21 inch torpedo that entered Royal Navy service in 1927 and saw extensive use through the Second World War. It remained in service long enough that the submarine HMS Conqueror fired three Mark VIII torpedoes at the Argentine cruiser ARA General Belgrano on 2 May 1982, sinking her in the only submarine torpedo attack on a surface warship during the Falklands War.

Facts
Weapon Class
Torpedo 1
Introduced Year
1909 1
Classification
Service Status
Retired 1
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Submarine / Naval Vessel 1
Connections

Operated By

Royal Navy, Armed Forces and Units
Source British 21-inch torpedo, Wikipedia

Used In

World War I, Wars
Source British 21-inch torpedo, Wikipedia
World War II, Wars
Source British 21-inch torpedo, Wikipedia
Sources
1. British 21-inch torpedo, Wikipedia
  • Section Mark VIII
    The Mark VIII was designed circa 1925 and was the first British burner cycle design torpedo.
  • Weapon class classified from the entity's own sourced description text.
  • Article text
    Mark II HB Entered service: 1909 Weight: 2,827 lb (1,282 kg) Length: 22 ft (6.7 m) Explosive charge: 400 lb (180 kg) TNT Range and speed: 10,000 yd (9,100 m) at 28 kn (52 km/h), 4,000 yd (3,700 m) at 44 kn (81 km/h) Notes: The hook bracket variant of the Mark II was actually the first type ordered for production, though it was a modification of the principal design.
  • Infobox: service
    1909 - Second World War
  • Used In: World War I, Lead section
    The torpedoes were first deployed in the field in 1912 and primarily used by the Beagle-class destroyers throughout most of their service during the First World War.
  • Used In: World War II, Lead section
    During the early part of the Second World War, apart from some older British ships, it was used with the old US (destroyers-for-bases deal) Town-class destroyers provided to the UK.
  • Operated By: Royal Navy, Wikipedia article text
    There have been a number of 21-inch (53.3 cm) torpedoes in service with the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom.
  • In Group: Torpedoes, Infobox: type
    Heavy Torpedo
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Wikidata: Mark VIII Torpedo
Wikidata Q3960580, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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