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It was introduced into service production in 1898, building upon its very successful [[14-in R.G.F. Mark IX Torpedo|Mark IX predecessor]].{{ARTS1898|pp. vi-vii}} | It was introduced into service production in 1898, building upon its very successful [[14-in R.G.F. Mark IX Torpedo|Mark IX predecessor]].{{ARTS1898|pp. vi-vii}} | ||
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| + | It and the [[14-in Weymouth Mark I Torpedo|14-in Weymouth Mark I]] and a portion of the [[18-in R.G.F. Mark IV Torpedo]]es ordered in 1898 would be among the first to employ gyroscopes. | ||
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==Development and History== | ==Development and History== | ||
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The design was submitted and agreed to after changes were applied in December 1891. An overarching goal of the design was to incorporate lessons taken from manufacture of the new 178-in models. The body shape was the same as in the [[14-in R.G.F. Mark VIII Torpedo|Mark VIII model]], but the tail fins were to be like those of the new 18-in long R.G.F. model which could better pass through nets. Overall, its design was described as being different in 10 points from the Mark VIII's, and a pound lighter when charged (705 versus 706 pounds).{{ARTS1892|pp. 20-21}} | The design was submitted and agreed to after changes were applied in December 1891. An overarching goal of the design was to incorporate lessons taken from manufacture of the new 178-in models. The body shape was the same as in the [[14-in R.G.F. Mark VIII Torpedo|Mark VIII model]], but the tail fins were to be like those of the new 18-in long R.G.F. model which could better pass through nets. Overall, its design was described as being different in 10 points from the Mark VIII's, and a pound lighter when charged (705 versus 706 pounds).{{ARTS1892|pp. 20-21}} | ||
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At the end of 1895, they were just ready to come into service. | At the end of 1895, they were just ready to come into service. | ||
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===Particulars=== | ===Particulars=== | ||
| − | The final design is | + | The final design is laid out in the ''Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1898''.{{ARTS1898|pp. 19-20}} |
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The diameter was precisely 14 inches, but the spec allowed 14.015 inches, uncharged, as a maximum. It carried a charge of 79 pounds dry guncotton, 90 when wetted. | The diameter was precisely 14 inches, but the spec allowed 14.015 inches, uncharged, as a maximum. It carried a charge of 79 pounds dry guncotton, 90 when wetted. | ||
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===1898=== | ===1898=== | ||
| − | + | Fifty are ordered and are under manufacture at Woolwich.{{ARTS1898|p. 19}} | |
==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== | ||
Revision as of 19:02, 25 November 2012
The 14-in Mark X Torpedo was a British torpedo manufactured by the Royal Gun Factory at Woolwich.
It was introduced into service production in 1898, building upon its very successful Mark IX predecessor.[1]
It and the 14-in Weymouth Mark I and a portion of the 18-in R.G.F. Mark IV Torpedoes ordered in 1898 would be among the first to employ gyroscopes.
Development and History
Particulars
The final design is laid out in the Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1898.[2]
Manufacture and Use
1898
Fifty are ordered and are under manufacture at Woolwich.[3]
Footnotes
Bibliography
