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| + | The '''21-in R.G.F. Mark I Torpedo''' was a British torpedo developed at the [[Royal Gun Factory]]. | ||
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| + | Two experimental torpedoes were ordered for testing in 1908-09.{{ARTS1908|p. 7}} | ||
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| + | They were first ordered for service in 1909-1910.{{CN}} | ||
==Development and History== | ==Development and History== | ||
| − | It was developed in parallel with the Mark II torpedo, which was longer. | + | It was developed in parallel with the Mark II torpedo, which was longer.{{CN}} |
===Particulars=== | ===Particulars=== | ||
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| + | Its overall length including 4.5-in long pistol was 17 feet, 10.5 inches (see Plate), identical to the [[21-in Weymouth Mark I Torpedo|Weymouth Mark I]].{{ARTS1908|p. 18}} | ||
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The final design's characteristics are detailed in the ''Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1901''.{{ARTS1901|pp. 36-7}} | The final design's characteristics are detailed in the ''Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1901''.{{ARTS1901|pp. 36-7}} | ||
Revision as of 14:13, 27 November 2012
R.G.F. Torpedoes Mark I and II, 1909[1]
File:ARTS1909Plate13.jpg
R.G.F. Mark I Torpedo (bottom)[2]
The 21-in R.G.F. Mark I Torpedo was a British torpedo developed at the Royal Gun Factory.
Two experimental torpedoes were ordered for testing in 1908-09.[3]
They were first ordered for service in 1909-1910.[Citation needed]
Contents
Development and History
It was developed in parallel with the Mark II torpedo, which was longer.[Citation needed]
Particulars
Its overall length including 4.5-in long pistol was 17 feet, 10.5 inches (see Plate), identical to the Weymouth Mark I.[4]
Manufacture and Use
In 1909-1910, 66 side lug torpedoes were ordered.[Citation needed]
Footnotes
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1909. Plate 1.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1909. Plate 13.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1908. p. 7.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1908. p. 18.
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