Mark VIII torpedoes

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf torpedo
gptkbp:deployedTo vertical launch
horizontal launch
gptkbp:depth yes
gptkbp:design submarine warfare
anti-ship warfare
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:diameter 21 inches
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1943
gptkbp:fuelType gptkb:TNT
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mark VIII torpedoes
gptkbp:impact yes
gptkbp:launchSite submarine
surface ship
gptkbp:length 21 feet
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Bendix_Corporation
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 2,000 pounds
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkbp:operationalRange long range
gptkbp:propulsion electric motor
gptkbp:provides active sonar
gptkbp:range 6000 yards
gptkbp:retired 1950s
gptkbp:services 1940s
gptkbp:speed 30 knots
gptkbp:steering control surfaces
gptkbp:succeededBy high
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Mark_14_torpedo
gptkbp:supportRole naval warfare
gptkbp:targets active homing
passive homing
gptkbp:torpedoSystem gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Bendix_Corporation
1940s
1950s
21 feet
30 knots
electric motor
naval warfare
6000 yards
21 inches
high explosive
active sonar
heavy torpedo
electric torpedo
gptkbp:type high explosive
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:weight 2,000 pounds