Seal DM2A1 (533 mm)

Description

Wire-guided anti-ship torpedo. Has passive homing capability. When launched by surface ships, these torpedoes are fired back over the stern with the tail facing forward.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• Albatros
• Bussard

General info

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Effective damage

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Comparison with analogues

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Usage in battles

Primarily used to combat enemy craft. Due to its unique launch style, a player might think it would be possible to hit an enemy extremely close off the starboard-aft of the Type 143 "Albatros". This isn't possible however, since the warhead only arms itself after it has travelled about 100 meters, a location about 30 meters infront of the Type 143 "Albatros" when it was launched.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Extremely long running distance of 20 km, capable of crossing most maps.

Cons:

• Very slow speed of 61 km/h, most boats and ships are capable of outrunning it.
• Small 250 kg warhead that is unlikely to kill most destroyers and cruisers.
• Backwards launch system makes it inconvenient for quick hit and run tactics.

History

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German torpedoes designed after World War II are named after sea animals.

Media

Seal DM2A1 (533 mm) torpedoes launched from the rear-facing torpedo launchers on the Type 143 Albatros.

See also

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