14-in Mark X Torpedo (UK)
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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
It was referred to the "E" Design of several candidates covered in the Annual Report of the Torpedo School. 1897 which sought to discover the best combination of components.[2]
Mark X*
Introduced in 1902.[Fact Check]
Particulars
The final design is laid out in the Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1898.[3]
Manufacture and Use
1898
Fifty are ordered and are under manufacture at Woolwich.[4]
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