Type 93 torpedoes

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:starship
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:IJN_Fubuki-class_destroyer
gptkb:IJN_Shiratsuyu-class_destroyer
gptkb:IJN_Agano
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Kido_Butai
gptkbp:combat_role submarine warfare
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:design to counter enemy ships
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy
gptkbp:developer 1930s
gptkbp:diameter 0.6 meters
gptkbp:enemy high explosive
gptkbp:famous_for long range and high speed
gptkbp:features circular run capability
gptkbp:fighting_style significant against Allied forces
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:Second_Sino-Japanese_War
gptkbp:guidance_system wire-guided
gptkbp:historical_context interwar period naval arms race
gptkbp:historical_impact changed naval warfare tactics.
gptkbp:historical_significance pivotal in naval battles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Type 93 torpedoes
gptkbp:influenced_by German torpedo technology
gptkbp:inspired_by World War I torpedoes
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1935
gptkbp:is_designed_for anti-ship warfare
gptkbp:is_influenced_by electric propulsion systems
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:Imperial_Japanese_Navy
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:submarine
gptkbp:legacy influenced post-war torpedo designs
gptkbp:length 8.5 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
gptkbp:notable_features high speed and stealth
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:notable_traits high speed and long range
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Japanese_Navy
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Japanese_submarines
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:battle
gptkbp:operational_history extensive use during WWII
gptkbp:operational_range 40 km at 50 knots
gptkbp:propulsion steam turbine
gptkbp:range 40 kilometers
gptkbp:replaced_by Type 89 torpedoes
gptkbp:retired 1950s
surface ships
gptkbp:retirement_year advancements in torpedo technology
gptkbp:specifies advanced for its time
gptkbp:speed 50 knots
gptkbp:succeeded_by high during early engagements
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Type_95_torpedoes
gptkbp:used_in Pacific Theater
gptkbp:weight 1,000 kg