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Z13 torpedo

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Z13
TypeTorpedo
Place of originFrance
Service history
In service1960[1]
Used byFrench Navy
Production history
ManufacturerDCAN Toulon
Specifications
Length7.125 metres[1]
Diameter550 mm

WarheadTNT/Aluminium or HBX-3[1]
Warhead weight300 kg

Engineelectric, two countrarotating propellers
Operational
range
5 km[1]
Maximum depth>1000 m
Maximum speed 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)[1]

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

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.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g DiGiulian, Tony. "Torpedoes of France". www.navweaps.com. NavWeaps.