Torpedoes
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Re: Torpedoes
Hello Sturm78,
the shown torpedoes belong to the forerunner model of the G7a-Torpedo. I assume there are G 7v or G 7v* torpedoes. These torpedo types were in the use at the German Navy on the “pocket battle ship” DEUTSCHLAND (1935 change to 21' torpedoes), on the light cruisers (EMDEN, K-class cruisers and LEIPZIG up to 1934, then 21' torpedoes), on the old, formerly imperial torpedo boats and the training ships SCHLESIEN and SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN.
Here the main measures:
Diameter: 500 mm
Length: 7084 mm
Total weight: 1360 kg (G 7v) or 1345 kg (G 7v*),
Explosive charge: 240 kg (G 7v) or 280 kg (G7v*) of SW18,
Maximum range: 11,500 m/28.5 kts (G 7v) or 12,000 m/28.5 kts (G 7v*)
Range at maximum speed: 5500 m/40 kts
Regards,
Schorschl
the shown torpedoes belong to the forerunner model of the G7a-Torpedo. I assume there are G 7v or G 7v* torpedoes. These torpedo types were in the use at the German Navy on the “pocket battle ship” DEUTSCHLAND (1935 change to 21' torpedoes), on the light cruisers (EMDEN, K-class cruisers and LEIPZIG up to 1934, then 21' torpedoes), on the old, formerly imperial torpedo boats and the training ships SCHLESIEN and SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN.
Here the main measures:
Diameter: 500 mm
Length: 7084 mm
Total weight: 1360 kg (G 7v) or 1345 kg (G 7v*),
Explosive charge: 240 kg (G 7v) or 280 kg (G7v*) of SW18,
Maximum range: 11,500 m/28.5 kts (G 7v) or 12,000 m/28.5 kts (G 7v*)
Range at maximum speed: 5500 m/40 kts
Regards,
Schorschl
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Re: Torpedoes
Thank you very much for your information, Schorschl.
I din`t know this model,
Regards Sturm78
I din`t know this model,
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Re: Torpedoes
If the caption "torpedo for U-boats" is correct, then this may be the original G7 which was a 50 cm U-boat torpedo that entered service during WWI. These were also used on some surface ships and were slightly smaller and lighter than the G7v series which were a late-1920s design.
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Re: Torpedoes
Hi all,
I found this image on Ebay
According to photocaption, Dunkerque. I suppose that will be the torpedo launcher of a English or French destroyer sunk in this harbour in 1940.
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I found this image on Ebay
According to photocaption, Dunkerque. I suppose that will be the torpedo launcher of a English or French destroyer sunk in this harbour in 1940.
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Re: Torpedoes
Hello!
It looks like this laucnher had 2 tubes, so it could belong to French La Melpomene class torpedoboat. Still, none of them was sunk in Dunkerque. May be, Toulon or Bizerta, 1942?
Best regards, Aleks
It looks like this laucnher had 2 tubes, so it could belong to French La Melpomene class torpedoboat. Still, none of them was sunk in Dunkerque. May be, Toulon or Bizerta, 1942?

Best regards, Aleks
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Hi all,
Can anyone id. the model of this torpedo?
Image from Ebay
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Can anyone id. the model of this torpedo?
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Hi all,
A rare image of a K.u.K. torpedo launcher (Acoording to photocaption):
Image from Ebay
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A rare image of a K.u.K. torpedo launcher (Acoording to photocaption):
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Hello!
Best regards, Aleks
Yes, judging by its position it is mounted on Saida class light cruiser.Sturm78 wrote:A rare image of a K.u.K. torpedo launcher
Best regards, Aleks
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Hi all,
Loading a torpedo on a M1935 german torpedoboot:
Image from Ebay
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Loading a torpedo on a M1935 german torpedoboot:
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Hi all,
I found this interesting image on Ebay: abandoned railcar loaded with torpedoes. Model ??
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I found this interesting image on Ebay: abandoned railcar loaded with torpedoes. Model ??
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Hi all,
A rare image of an abandoned torpedo on a beach:
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A rare image of an abandoned torpedo on a beach:
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Re: Torpedoes
Hi all,
A torpedo launcher on a German warship:
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A torpedo launcher on a German warship:
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Hi all,
An image from EBay:
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An image from EBay:
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Re: Torpedoes
hi,
greetings, the pb
to be a little more precise: a type 1936A destroyer.Sturm78 wrote: A torpedo launcher on a German warship:
greetings, the pb
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