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Z13 torpedo

Z13 torpedo

Torpedo

The Z-13 was an electric heavy torpedo of the French Navy based on captured German technology.[1]

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It was designed to be fired from submerged submarines to target surface ships. The Z-13 was propelled by two electric motors, each driving a propeller. A Ni-Cd battery fed the engines.[1]

The payload could be detonated either on contact, or by a magnetic exploder.

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References

  1. [1]
    DiGiulian, Tony. "Torpedoes of France". www.navweaps.com. NavWeaps.
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