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== Description ==
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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* {{Specs-Link|germ_frigate_koln_lubeck}}
* {{Specs-Link|it_destroyer_fletcher_geniere}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the torpedo.''

=== Effective damage ===
''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of torpedo (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of torpedoes that have firepower equal to this weapon.''

{{Naval special armament table|torpedoes}}

== Usage in battles ==
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=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
* Serviceable range

'''Cons:'''
* Below average speed
* Extremely small warhead

== History ==
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== Media ==
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== See also ==
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* [[12.75 inch Mark 46 (324 mm)|12.75 inch Mark 46]] <small>(Successor)</small>

== External links ==
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* [[wikipedia:Mark 44 torpedo|[Wikipedia] Mark 44 torpedo]]
* [https://man.fas.org/dod-101/sys/ship/weaps/mk-44.htm <nowiki>[Federation of American Scientists: Military Analysis Network]</nowiki> MK-44 Torpedo]
* [http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WTUS_PostWWII.php#12.75%22_%2832.4_cm%29_Mark_44 <nowiki>[NavWeaps]</nowiki> Torpedoes of the United States of America Post-World War II]


{{Torpedoes}}

[[Category:Naval special armaments]]