Mk.15 (533 mm)
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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
| Vehicles equipped with this weapon | |
|---|---|
| Destroyers | USS Barker · USS Aylwin · USS Fletcher · USS Bennion · USS Cowell |
| USS Somers · USS Sumner · USS Porter · USS Moffett · USS Phelps | |
| Light cruisers | USS Atlanta · USS Raleigh · USS Trenton |
General info
(Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the torpedo.)
From wiki.warthunder.com/Mk.VIII_(533_mm): [1]
Normal unmodified (stock):
- Max range 5.5 km
- Max Speed 83 km/h
- Explosive mass 224kg TNT (equivalent)
With Torpedo Mode Mod:
- Max range 9.15km
- Max Speed 62 km/h
Effective damage
224kg TNT (equivalent)
Comparison with analogues
For an excellent analysis, see Mk.VIII (533 mm): [1]
Usage in battles
Again, see the excellent analysis at Mk.VIII (533 mm)[1]
To summarize, this is a fairly fast torpedo but its range is fairly short, its warhead is fairly small.
For motor torpedo boats and similar vessels the faster speed but shorter range of the unmodified torpedo makes sense in most engagements. Typical blue water engagements likely favor the modifed version owing to its greater range. Of course this may vary based on a number of factors.
Pros and cons
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Pros:
- Above average speed
Cons:
- somewhat short range
- small warhead yielding lower damage
History
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Media
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See also
For an excellent analysis, see Mk.VIII (533 mm)[1], that article was the primary source of the information in this article.
External links
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- encyclopedia page on the weapon;
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