Mk 14 torpedo

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Mk_14_torpedo
GPTKB entity
Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:ship
gptkbp:ammunitionType gptkb:Torpex
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:diameter 21 in (533 mm)
gptkbp:enteredService 1931
gptkbp:guidanceSystem unguided
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mk 14 torpedo
gptkbp:introduced 1930
gptkbp:launched gptkb:marine
gptkbp:length 20 ft 6 in (6.25 m)
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Naval_Torpedo_Station_Newport
gptkbp:numberOfIssues depth control issues
magnetic exploder malfunction
premature detonation
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Mark_10_torpedo
gptkbp:propulsion steam
gptkbp:range 4,500 yd (4,100 m) at 46 kn
9,000 yd (8,200 m) at 31.5 kn
gptkbp:retired 1980
gptkbp:speed 31.5 knots (58 km/h)
46 knots (85 km/h)
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Mark_16_torpedo
gptkbp:type steam torpedo
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Australian_Navy
gptkbp:usedInConflict gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:warheadType explosive
643 lb (292 kg)
gptkbp:weight 3,280 lb (1,490 kg)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mk_48_torpedoes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5