Mk.VIII (533 mm)

21-inch Mk.VIII

Information

Ship-launched TorpedoType

Britain Country of Origin

General Characteristics

53.3 cmDiameter

6.58 mLength

1,566 kgMass

TNTExplosive Type

327 kgExplosive Mass

84 kphMax Speed

4.57 kmMax Range

50 mArming Distance

Naval Specific Characteristics

76 kphMax Speed (mode change)

6.4 kmMax Range (mode change)

Description

The British Mark VIII torpedo originally entered service in 1927, and was the first burner-cycle torpedo to enter service. During and after World War II, the main Mark VIIIs being produced were an upgraded modification. This was evidenced by the new designation Mark VIII**, with the two asterisks denoting it was the second modification of the Mark VIII. The Mark VIII would see service with the Royal Navy primarily on submarines and MTBs until as late as 1983.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• Brave Borderer
• Dark Aggressor
• HMS Churchill
• HMS Grafton
• HMCS Haida
• Fairmile D (617)
• Fairmile D (5001)
• MTB Vosper(2)
• SGB Grey Fox

General info

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Effective damage

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Comparison with analogues

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Usage in battles

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