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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the torpedoes category.
01 / Overview
American 18 inch torpedo
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the torpedoes category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Weapon Typetorpedo
- Service Entry Year1890
- Weight845 kg
- Length3.556 m
- Diameter450 mm
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance & Homing5MOD.5
- GuidedNo
- Guidance Typeunguided
- Wire-GuidedNo
- Wake-HomingNo
- Acoustic HomingNo
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Propulsion Typecompressed air
- Top Speed26.5 kn
- Range0.67 km
◇Warhead4MOD.4
- Warhead Typehigh explosive
- Warhead Weight24.4 kg
- Explosive Filler24.4 kg
- Nuclear-CapableNo
◆Platform5MOD.5
- Launch PlatformShip / Surface
- Submarine-LaunchedYes
- Ship-LaunchedYes
- Air-LaunchedNo
- Launch Tube Diameter450 mm
▤Warhead Detail3MOD.3
- Detonation Mechanism / Fuzecontact
- Explosive Filler Weight24.4 kg
- Explosive Filler Typeguncotton
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
TORPEDOES RANKING Torpedoes
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theTorpedoescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Surface ship from which a torpedo is launched, typically a destroyer, cruiser, or dedicated torpedo boat.
Ship-launched: a torpedo designed to be deployed from surface warships using onboard launch tubes or deck-mounted launchers.
Designation for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) deployed and launched from submerged submarines.
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