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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| − | The '''18-inch Mark XII''' or simply '''Mark XII'' is a British torpedo. Although designed for use as a aerial launch torpedo, it is used on some early Motor Torpedo Boats (MTBs), such as the [[MTB-1 1 series]]. | + | The '''18-inch Mark XII''', or simply '''Mark XII''', is a British torpedo. Although designed for use as a aerial launch torpedo, it is used on some early Motor Torpedo Boats (MTBs), such as the [[MTB-1 1 series]]. |
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Twin-engine fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|beaufighter_mk6c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|beaufighter_mkx}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|beaufighter_mk21}} | {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Twin-engine fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|beaufighter_mk6c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|beaufighter_mkx}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|beaufighter_mk21}} | ||
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
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| − | The Mark XII is a relatively early torpedo. Deigned for aerial use it has a lower weight and explosive mass than some other torpedoes, however is relatively fast in the water. | + | The Mark XII is a relatively early torpedo. Deigned for aerial use, it has a lower weight and explosive mass than some other torpedoes, however it is relatively fast in the water. |
| − | The | + | The naval version of the torpedo has an optional "Torpedo Mode" modification which reduces the range from 3.2 km to 1.37 km, but bumps up the speed by 5 kph, bringing it to 74 kph. |
=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
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| − | Like other torpedoes, when launched from a ship, the Mark XII can | + | Like other torpedoes, when launched from a ship, the Mark XII can destroy just about anything smaller than a destroyer with a single hit (or even a near miss). It is possible for some destroyers to survive a hit from a ship launched Mark XII torpedo, and cruisers can almost always take multiple hits from a Mark XII without being destroyed (the torpedo will still start major fires and hull breaches, but won't instantly hull-break the ship). |
| − | Air launched Mark XIIs seem to be more powerful and can often | + | Air launched Mark XIIs seem to be more powerful and can often destroy cruisers (of the player controlled variety) in a single hit. |
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=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
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| − | The closest comparison to the Mark XII (with regards to naval battles) is the German [[LT 1A/1]] (also a 45 cm torpedo found at reserve | + | The closest comparison to the Mark XII (with regards to naval battles) is the German [[LT 1A/1]] (also a 45 cm torpedo found at reserve rank). By comparison, the Mark XII is much faster, however the German torpedo has a larger warhead. The Japanese [[Type 2]] (a 45 cm torpedo found on the Japanese reserve ship) is an all round better torpedo, being both faster and having a larger warhead. |
| − | Compared to the larger American [[Mk.8-3 C/D]] 53 cm torpedo (found at reserve | + | Compared to the larger American [[Mk.8-3 C/D]] 53 cm torpedo (found at reserve rank), and German [[G7a]] the Mark XII has much better speed but a smaller warhead. |
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| − | The Mark VII is relatively fast compared to other low | + | The Mark VII is relatively fast compared to other low rank torpedoes in naval battles and has a compatible range, allowing you to hit further away targets easier. |
When dropped from aircraft the characteristics of the Mark XII are not ideal. You are required to drop below 105 m and decrease your speed to below 281 kph. | When dropped from aircraft the characteristics of the Mark XII are not ideal. You are required to drop below 105 m and decrease your speed to below 281 kph. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
* Good speed | * Good speed | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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| − | The Mark XII was designed in 1935 ( | + | |
| + | The Mark XII was designed in 1935 (and entered service in 1937) as an aerial torpedo for use by the Fleet Air Arm and RAF Coastal Command. It was a development of the 18-inch Mark XI, which had a larger 211 kg warhead (compared to 176 kg on the Mark XII), but a shorter 2,300 m range and lower speed of 35 knots (65 kph). The Mark XII reduced the warhead size, but increased the speed and range to 69 kph at 3,000 m range or 74 kph at 1,400 m range. | ||
The torpedo was 4.95 m long, 450 cm wide and weighed 702 kg. It was powered by a 140 hp burner-cycle engine. | The torpedo was 4.95 m long, 450 cm wide and weighed 702 kg. It was powered by a 140 hp burner-cycle engine. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;'' | * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;'' | ||
* ''other literature.''--> | * ''other literature.''--> | ||
| − | + | * [[Wikipedia:British_18-inch_torpedo|[Wikipedia<nowiki>]</nowiki> British 18-inch torpedo]] | |
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{{Torpedoes}} | {{Torpedoes}} | ||
[[Category:Suspended armaments]] | [[Category:Suspended armaments]] | ||
Revision as of 16:52, 9 August 2019
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Description
The 18-inch Mark XII, or simply Mark XII, is a British torpedo. Although designed for use as a aerial launch torpedo, it is used on some early Motor Torpedo Boats (MTBs), such as the MTB-1 1 series.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
| Vehicles equipped with this weapon | |
|---|---|
| Twin-engine fighters | Beaufighter Mk VIc · Beaufighter Mk X · Beaufighter Mk 21 |
| Bombers | Beaufort Mk VIII · Hampden TB Mk I · ▂Hampden TB Mk I · Swordfish Mk I |
| Wellington Mk Ic · Wellington Mk Ic/L · Wellington Mk III · Wellington Mk X | |
| Ships | MTB-1(1) · MTB-1(2) |
General info
The Mark XII is a relatively early torpedo. Deigned for aerial use, it has a lower weight and explosive mass than some other torpedoes, however it is relatively fast in the water.
The naval version of the torpedo has an optional "Torpedo Mode" modification which reduces the range from 3.2 km to 1.37 km, but bumps up the speed by 5 kph, bringing it to 74 kph.
Effective damage
Like other torpedoes, when launched from a ship, the Mark XII can destroy just about anything smaller than a destroyer with a single hit (or even a near miss). It is possible for some destroyers to survive a hit from a ship launched Mark XII torpedo, and cruisers can almost always take multiple hits from a Mark XII without being destroyed (the torpedo will still start major fires and hull breaches, but won't instantly hull-break the ship).
Air launched Mark XIIs seem to be more powerful and can often destroy cruisers (of the player controlled variety) in a single hit.
Comparison with analogues
The closest comparison to the Mark XII (with regards to naval battles) is the German LT 1A/1 (also a 45 cm torpedo found at reserve rank). By comparison, the Mark XII is much faster, however the German torpedo has a larger warhead. The Japanese Type 2 (a 45 cm torpedo found on the Japanese reserve ship) is an all round better torpedo, being both faster and having a larger warhead.
Compared to the larger American Mk.8-3 C/D 53 cm torpedo (found at reserve rank), and German G7a the Mark XII has much better speed but a smaller warhead.
Usage in battles
The Mark VII is relatively fast compared to other low rank torpedoes in naval battles and has a compatible range, allowing you to hit further away targets easier.
When dropped from aircraft the characteristics of the Mark XII are not ideal. You are required to drop below 105 m and decrease your speed to below 281 kph.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Good speed
- OK range
Cons:
- Poor airdrop characteristics
- Below average explosive mass
History
The Mark XII was designed in 1935 (and entered service in 1937) as an aerial torpedo for use by the Fleet Air Arm and RAF Coastal Command. It was a development of the 18-inch Mark XI, which had a larger 211 kg warhead (compared to 176 kg on the Mark XII), but a shorter 2,300 m range and lower speed of 35 knots (65 kph). The Mark XII reduced the warhead size, but increased the speed and range to 69 kph at 3,000 m range or 74 kph at 1,400 m range.
The torpedo was 4.95 m long, 450 cm wide and weighed 702 kg. It was powered by a 140 hp burner-cycle engine.
Media
An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;
- references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.
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