Type 95 depth charge

Description

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General info

Case

Shape – Cylindrical, 17".75 in diameter and 30".5 long.

Color – Grey.

Material – Steel.

Charge – Type 95 - 220 lbs. Type 88 explosvie with Shimose booster.

Type 95, Modification 1 - 325 lbs. Tpe 98 explosive.

Type 95, Modification 2 - 242 lbs. Type 1, Temporary explosive.

Total Weight – Type 95 - 352 lbs.

Type 95, Modification 1 - 475 lbs.

Type 95, Modification 2 - 374 lbs.

External Fittings

End Plate – 16".25 in diameter, forming one end of the case.

Pistol Cover – 2".9 in diameter, screwed into central tube in the center of the end plate. This contains two holes for a psitol safety fork.

Depth Control Valve – Screwed into the opposite end of the central tube from pistol cover. Type 95 has depth settings of 30 and 60 meters (100' and 200') and 30 meters with parachute. Type Modification 1, has been reported with settings of 30, 60, 90, 120 and 150 meters (100', 200', 300', 390', 490').

Pad Eyes – Two on each end of the case.

Effective damage

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Comparison with analogues

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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History

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See also

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