Z13 torpedo
| Z13 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Torpedo |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1960[1] |
| Used by | French Navy |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | DCAN Toulon |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 7.125 metres[1] |
| Diameter | 550 mm |
| Warhead | TNT/Aluminium or HBX-3[1] |
| Warhead weight | 300 kg |
| Engine | electric, 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.
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References
Further reading
- Archer, Dennis, ed. (1976). Jane's Pocket Book Of Naval Armament. New York: Collier Books.
- Friedman, Norman (1991). The Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapons Systems 1991/1992. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 0-87021-288-5.