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  <div class="ttx-title">21-inch Mk.VIII</div>
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  <div class="ttx-title">Mk.VIII</div>
 
  <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Torpedo Mark VIII.jpg]]</div>
 
  <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Torpedo Mark VIII.jpg]]</div>
 
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   <div class="ttx-table-line ttx-table-head">Information</div>
 
   <div class="ttx-table-line ttx-table-head">Information</div>
 
   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">Ship-launched Torpedo</span><span class="ttx-name">Type</span></div>
 
   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">Ship-launched Torpedo</span><span class="ttx-name">Type</span></div>
   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">Britain [[File:Britain_flag.png]]</span><span class="ttx-name">Country of Origin</span></div>
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   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">Britain [[File:Britain_flag.png]]</span><span class="ttx-name">County of Origin</span></div>
 
   <div class="ttx-table-line ttx-table-head">General Characteristics</div>
 
   <div class="ttx-table-line ttx-table-head">General Characteristics</div>
   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">53.3 cm</span><span class="ttx-name">Diameter</span></div>
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   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">533 mm (21")</span><span class="ttx-name">Diameter</span></div>
   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">6.58 m</span><span class="ttx-name">Length</span></div>
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   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">6.579 m (21'7")</span><span class="ttx-name">Length</span></div>
 
   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">1,566 kg</span><span class="ttx-name">Mass</span></div>
 
   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">1,566 kg</span><span class="ttx-name">Mass</span></div>
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  <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">84 km/h</span><span class="ttx-name">{{Annotation|Max Speed|Maximum speed in water}}</span></div>
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  <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">4.57 km</span><span class="ttx-name">{{Annotation|Max Range|Travel distance}}</span></div>
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  <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">1 m</span><span class="ttx-name">Depth Stroke</span></div>
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  <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">50 m</span><span class="ttx-name">Arming Distance</span></div>
 
   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">TNT</span><span class="ttx-name">Explosive Type</span></div>
 
   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">TNT</span><span class="ttx-name">Explosive Type</span></div>
 
   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">327 kg</span><span class="ttx-name">Explosive Mass</span></div>
 
   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">327 kg</span><span class="ttx-name">Explosive Mass</span></div>
   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">84 kph</span><span class="ttx-name">Max Speed</span></div>
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  <div class="ttx-table-line ttx-table-head">{{Annotation|Torpedo Mode|Performance changes with 'Torpedo Mode' modification installed}}</div>
   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">4.57 km</span><span class="ttx-name">Max Range</span></div>
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   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">76 km/h</span><span class="ttx-name">{{Annotation|Max Speed|Maximum speed in water, with 'Torpedo Mode' modification installed}}</span></div>
   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">50 m</span><span class="ttx-name">Arming Distance</span></div>
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   <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">6.40 km</span><span class="ttx-name">{{Annotation|Max Range|Travel Distance, with 'Torpedo Mode' modification installed}}</span></div>
  <div class="ttx-table-line ttx-table-head">Naval Specific Characteristics</div>
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   <div class="ttx-table-line ttx-table-head">Production History</div>
  <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">76 kph</span><span class="ttx-name">Max Speed (mode change)</span></div>
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  <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">Royal Navy</span><span class="ttx-name">Designer</span></div>
  <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">6.4 km</span><span class="ttx-name">Max Range (mode change)</span></div>
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  <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">Full Production</span><span class="ttx-name">Production Status</span></div>
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  <div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">1927 - 1945</span><span class="ttx-name">Produced</span></div>
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The British Mark VIII torpedo originally entered service in 1927, and was the first burner-cycle torpedo to enter service. During and after World War II, the main Mark VIIIs being produced were an upgraded modification. This was evidenced by the new designation '''Mark VIII**''', with the two asterisks denoting it was the second modification of the Mark VIII. The Mark VIII would see service with the Royal Navy primarily on submarines and [[:Category:Motor torpedo boats|MTBs]] until as late as 1983.
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The Mk.VIII torpedo is a British 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo mounted on many destroyers and motor torpedo boats in the British tech tree. Other 21-inch British torpedoes include the [[Mk.V (533 mm)]] and the [[Mk.IX (533 mm)]].
  
 
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
 
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
 
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* {{Specs-Link|uk_mtb_vosper_2series}}
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* {{Specs-Link|uk_dark_class_mtb}}
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* {{Specs-Link|uk_sgb_304}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_brave_borderer}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_brave_borderer}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_dark_class_mtb}}
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* {{Specs-Link|uk_fairmile_d_617_632}}
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* {{Specs-Link|uk_fairmile_d_5001_5029}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_destroyer_clemson_churchill}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_destroyer_clemson_churchill}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_destroyer_g_grafton}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_destroyer_g_grafton}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_destroyer_haida}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_destroyer_haida}}
* {{Specs-Link|uk_fairmile_d_617_632}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_fairmile_d_5001_5029}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_mtb_vosper_2series}}
 
* {{Specs-Link|uk_sgb_304}}
 
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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The Mk.VIII torpedo has a diameter of 533 mm, a length of 6.579 m, and weighs 1,566 kg. Without the Torpedo Mode modification installed, it can travel at a maximum speed of 84 km/h for 4.57 km. With it installed, the maximum range is increased to 6.40 km, but the maximum speed is reduced to 76 km/h.
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=== Effective damage ===
 
=== Effective damage ===
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The Mk.IX torpedo carries a 340 kg TNT warhead, which is fairly middling compared to other torpedoes. Destroyers and other smaller vessels can be destroyed by a single hit, but cruisers, especially heavy cruisers, may be able to survive multiple hits, depending on where the hit occurred.
  
 
=== Comparison with analogues ===
 
=== Comparison with analogues ===
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Compared to all other ship-launched torpedoes in the British tech tree:
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* [[Mark XII]]: An 18-inch torpedo, the Mark XII has a lower maximum speed (69 km/h), has a lower maximum range (3.2 km), and has a much smaller explosive mass (176 kg TNT equivalence). With the Torpedo Mode modification installed on both, the Mark XII has a slightly lower maximum speed (74 km/h) and has a much lower maximum range (1.37 km).
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* [[Mark XV]]: An improved Mark XII, the Mark XV has a larger explosive mass (385 kg TNT equivalence); but it has a lower maximum speed (61 km/h) and has a lower maximum range (3.2 km). with the Torpedo Mode modification installed on both, the Mark XV has a much lower maximum speed (54 km/h) and has a lower maximum range (5 km).
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* [[Mk.V (533 mm)]]: The earliest of the British 21-inch torpedoes, the Mk.V has a lower maximum speed (74 km/h) and has a smaller explosive mass (305 kg TNT equivalence). With the Torpedo Mode modification installed on both, the Mk.V has a much higher maximum range (12.35 km), but it has a much lower maximum speed (46 km/h).
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* [[Mk.IX (533 mm)]]: A further development of the 21-inch torpedo, the Mk.IX has a much higher maximum range (9.6 km) and has a larger explosive mass (340 kg TNT equivalence); but it has a lower maximum speed (67 km/h). With the Torpedo Mode modification installed on both, the Mk.IX has a much higher maximum range (12.35 km), but it has a much lower maximum range (56 km/h).
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Compared to common torpedoes mounted on destroyers and cruisers among other nations:
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* [[Mk.15 (533 mm)]]: The Mk.15 has a higher maximum range (5.5 km); but it has a slightly lower maximum speed (83 km/h) and has a smaller explosive mass (224 kg TNT equivalence). With the Torpedo Mode modification installed on both, the Mk.15 has a much higher maximum range (9.15 km), but it has a lower maximum speed (62 km/h).
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* [[G7a (533 mm)]]: The G7a has a larger explosive mass (358.4 kg TNT equivalence) and has a higher maximum range (6 km); but it has a slightly lower maximum speed (81 km/h). With the Torpedo Mode modification installed on both, the G7a has a much higher maximum range (14 km), but it has a much lower maximum speed (56 km/h).
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* [[G7e (mod. T5a) (533 mm)]]: The G7e has a higher maximum range (8 km); but it has a much lower maximum speed (41 km/h) and has a smaller explosive mass (256 kg TNT equivalence). With the Torpedo Mode modification installed on both, the G7e has a much higher maximum range (16 km), but it has a much lower maximum speed (24.3 km/h).
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* [[53-38 (533 mm)]]: The 53-38 has a slightly lower maximum speed (82 km/h), has a lower maximum range (4 km), and has a smaller explosive charge (300 kg TNT equivalence). With the Torpedo Mode modification installed, the 53-38 has a much higher maximum range (10 km), but it has a much lower maximum speed (56 km/h).
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* [[Type 93 Model 1, Mod 2 (610 mm)]]: The Type 93 Model 1, Mod 2 has a higher maximum speed (91 km/h), has a much higher maximum range (20 km), and has a much larger explosive mass (627.2 kg TNT equivalence). There is no Torpedo Mode modification available for the Type 93 Model 1, Mod 2.
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* [[Type 93 Model 3 (610 mm)]]: The Type 93 Model 3 has a higher maximum speed (91 km/h), has a much higher maximum range (15 km), and has a much larger explosive mass (998.4 kg TNT equivalence). There is no Torpedo Mode modification available for the Type 93 Model 3.
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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The Mk.VIII is a fast torpedo, sporting an above-average top speed of 84 km/h with the Torpedo Mode modification and a top speed 76 km/h without. However, its maximum range is small, 4.57 km with and 6.4 km without the Torpedo Mode modification. Its warhead is also only average, at 327 kg TNT.
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For motor torpedo boats and other smaller vessels, the Mk.VIII should be used without the Torpedo Mode modification, where the lower maximum range is insignificant in the often short-range engagements, and the higher maximum speed is helpful in making it more difficult for the enemy vessel to evade. On destroyers, the Mk.VIII should be used with the Torpedo Mode modification, since close-range encounters are much less common, and the increased maximum range provides more strategic usefulness, especially in Encounter and Enduring Confrontation game modes, though in this aspect, its small range of 6.4 km leaves much to be desired.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
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* Above average maximum speeds
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
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* Short maximum range
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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The 21-inch Mark VIII torpedo was designed in 1925. It had a diameter of 21 inches (533 mm), a length of 21 feet 7 inches (6.579 m), weighed 1,566 kg, and carried a 340 kg TNT warhead. The Mark VIII was the first British torpedo to utilise the burner-cycle engine, an advancement in torpedo technology at the time. In the burner cycle engine, pressurized air was heated and combined with atomised fuel, and then injected and ignited into the combustion chamber at top dead centre (when the piston is furthest away from the crankshaft). Powered by this, the Mark VIII could maintain a speed of 40 knots (74.1 km/h) for 4.57 km.
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An improved version Mark VIII** was also developed, which increased the top speed to 45.5 knots (84.3 km/h) and introduced a low-speed setting at 41 knots (75.9 km/h) for 6.4 km. As originally designed, the Mark VIII** carried a 327 kg TNT warhead, though this would be replaced by a 365 kg Torpex warhead in later productions.
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The Mark VIII entered service and production in 1927. The Mark VIII** was the primary version used during World War II, mounted on motor torpedo boats and the O-class submarines, as well as any succeeding submarine classes. It remained in service within the Royal Navy as late as 1982, when HMS Conqueror sunk the Argentinian light cruiser ARA General Belgrano during the Falklands War, and would continue to remain in service with other minor navies even further.
  
 
== Media ==
 
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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* [[Mk.V (533 mm)]]
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* [[Mk.IX (533 mm)]]
  
 
== External links ==
 
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* [http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WTBR_WWII.php NavWeaps - WWII Torpedoes of the United Kingdom/Britain]
  
 
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[[Category:Naval special armaments]]
 
[[Category:Naval special armaments]]

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Mk.VIII
Torpedo Mark VIII.jpg
Information
Ship-launched TorpedoType
Britain Britain flag.pngCounty of Origin
General Characteristics
533 mm (21")Diameter
6.579 m (21'7")Length
1,566 kgMass
84 km/hMax Speed
4.57 kmMax Range
1 mDepth Stroke
50 mArming Distance
TNTExplosive Type
327 kgExplosive Mass
Torpedo Mode
76 km/hMax Speed
6.40 kmMax Range
Production History
Royal NavyDesigner
Full ProductionProduction Status
1927 - 1945Produced

Description

The Mk.VIII torpedo is a British 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo mounted on many destroyers and motor torpedo boats in the British tech tree. Other 21-inch British torpedoes include the Mk.V (533 mm) and the Mk.IX (533 mm).

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

General info

The Mk.VIII torpedo has a diameter of 533 mm, a length of 6.579 m, and weighs 1,566 kg. Without the Torpedo Mode modification installed, it can travel at a maximum speed of 84 km/h for 4.57 km. With it installed, the maximum range is increased to 6.40 km, but the maximum speed is reduced to 76 km/h.

Torpedo Mode Specification Changes
Max Distance (m) Max Speed (m/s)
+1830 -1

Effective damage

The Mk.IX torpedo carries a 340 kg TNT warhead, which is fairly middling compared to other torpedoes. Destroyers and other smaller vessels can be destroyed by a single hit, but cruisers, especially heavy cruisers, may be able to survive multiple hits, depending on where the hit occurred.

Comparison with analogues

Compared to all other ship-launched torpedoes in the British tech tree:

  • Mark XII: An 18-inch torpedo, the Mark XII has a lower maximum speed (69 km/h), has a lower maximum range (3.2 km), and has a much smaller explosive mass (176 kg TNT equivalence). With the Torpedo Mode modification installed on both, the Mark XII has a slightly lower maximum speed (74 km/h) and has a much lower maximum range (1.37 km).
  • Mark XV: An improved Mark XII, the Mark XV has a larger explosive mass (385 kg TNT equivalence); but it has a lower maximum speed (61 km/h) and has a lower maximum range (3.2 km). with the Torpedo Mode modification installed on both, the Mark XV has a much lower maximum speed (54 km/h) and has a lower maximum range (5 km).
  • Mk.V (533 mm): The earliest of the British 21-inch torpedoes, the Mk.V has a lower maximum speed (74 km/h) and has a smaller explosive mass (305 kg TNT equivalence). With the Torpedo Mode modification installed on both, the Mk.V has a much higher maximum range (12.35 km), but it has a much lower maximum speed (46 km/h).
  • Mk.IX (533 mm): A further development of the 21-inch torpedo, the Mk.IX has a much higher maximum range (9.6 km) and has a larger explosive mass (340 kg TNT equivalence); but it has a lower maximum speed (67 km/h). With the Torpedo Mode modification installed on both, the Mk.IX has a much higher maximum range (12.35 km), but it has a much lower maximum range (56 km/h).

Compared to common torpedoes mounted on destroyers and cruisers among other nations:

  • Mk.15 (533 mm): The Mk.15 has a higher maximum range (5.5 km); but it has a slightly lower maximum speed (83 km/h) and has a smaller explosive mass (224 kg TNT equivalence). With the Torpedo Mode modification installed on both, the Mk.15 has a much higher maximum range (9.15 km), but it has a lower maximum speed (62 km/h).
  • G7a (533 mm): The G7a has a larger explosive mass (358.4 kg TNT equivalence) and has a higher maximum range (6 km); but it has a slightly lower maximum speed (81 km/h). With the Torpedo Mode modification installed on both, the G7a has a much higher maximum range (14 km), but it has a much lower maximum speed (56 km/h).
  • G7e (mod. T5a) (533 mm): The G7e has a higher maximum range (8 km); but it has a much lower maximum speed (41 km/h) and has a smaller explosive mass (256 kg TNT equivalence). With the Torpedo Mode modification installed on both, the G7e has a much higher maximum range (16 km), but it has a much lower maximum speed (24.3 km/h).
  • 53-38 (533 mm): The 53-38 has a slightly lower maximum speed (82 km/h), has a lower maximum range (4 km), and has a smaller explosive charge (300 kg TNT equivalence). With the Torpedo Mode modification installed, the 53-38 has a much higher maximum range (10 km), but it has a much lower maximum speed (56 km/h).
  • Type 93 Model 1, Mod 2 (610 mm): The Type 93 Model 1, Mod 2 has a higher maximum speed (91 km/h), has a much higher maximum range (20 km), and has a much larger explosive mass (627.2 kg TNT equivalence). There is no Torpedo Mode modification available for the Type 93 Model 1, Mod 2.
  • Type 93 Model 3 (610 mm): The Type 93 Model 3 has a higher maximum speed (91 km/h), has a much higher maximum range (15 km), and has a much larger explosive mass (998.4 kg TNT equivalence). There is no Torpedo Mode modification available for the Type 93 Model 3.

Usage in battles

The Mk.VIII is a fast torpedo, sporting an above-average top speed of 84 km/h with the Torpedo Mode modification and a top speed 76 km/h without. However, its maximum range is small, 4.57 km with and 6.4 km without the Torpedo Mode modification. Its warhead is also only average, at 327 kg TNT.

For motor torpedo boats and other smaller vessels, the Mk.VIII should be used without the Torpedo Mode modification, where the lower maximum range is insignificant in the often short-range engagements, and the higher maximum speed is helpful in making it more difficult for the enemy vessel to evade. On destroyers, the Mk.VIII should be used with the Torpedo Mode modification, since close-range encounters are much less common, and the increased maximum range provides more strategic usefulness, especially in Encounter and Enduring Confrontation game modes, though in this aspect, its small range of 6.4 km leaves much to be desired.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Above average maximum speeds

Cons:

  • Short maximum range

History

The 21-inch Mark VIII torpedo was designed in 1925. It had a diameter of 21 inches (533 mm), a length of 21 feet 7 inches (6.579 m), weighed 1,566 kg, and carried a 340 kg TNT warhead. The Mark VIII was the first British torpedo to utilise the burner-cycle engine, an advancement in torpedo technology at the time. In the burner cycle engine, pressurized air was heated and combined with atomised fuel, and then injected and ignited into the combustion chamber at top dead centre (when the piston is furthest away from the crankshaft). Powered by this, the Mark VIII could maintain a speed of 40 knots (74.1 km/h) for 4.57 km.

An improved version Mark VIII** was also developed, which increased the top speed to 45.5 knots (84.3 km/h) and introduced a low-speed setting at 41 knots (75.9 km/h) for 6.4 km. As originally designed, the Mark VIII** carried a 327 kg TNT warhead, though this would be replaced by a 365 kg Torpex warhead in later productions.

The Mark VIII entered service and production in 1927. The Mark VIII** was the primary version used during World War II, mounted on motor torpedo boats and the O-class submarines, as well as any succeeding submarine classes. It remained in service within the Royal Navy as late as 1982, when HMS Conqueror sunk the Argentinian light cruiser ARA General Belgrano during the Falklands War, and would continue to remain in service with other minor navies even further.

Media

An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.

See also

External links


Torpedoes
USA 
450 mm  Mk.7
533 mm  Bliss-Leavitt Mk.1 · Mark 35 · Mk.8 · Mk.8-3 C/D · Mk.15 · Mk.16
569 mm  Mk.13 · Mk.13-6 · Mk.13-6 Case
Germany 
324 mm  Mark 44
450 mm  C/06D · LT 1A/1 · F5W · F5b
500 mm  G7 · G6c
533 mm  G7a · Seal DM2A1
600 mm  H/8
USSR 
400 mm  SET-40 · SET-72
450 mm  Pattern 1910 · Pattern 1912 · 45-36NU · 45-36AN · 45-36MAN
533 mm  53-38 · 53-39 · 53-56 · 53-57 · 53-65 · SET-53M · SET-65
Britain 
450 mm  R.G.F. Mark VI** · Mark XII · Mark XV
533 mm  Mark I · Mk.IV · Mk.V · Mk.VIII · Mk.IX · Mk.IX** · 21 inch Mk.20 Bidder
Japan 
324 mm  Mark 46
450 mm  Type 2 · Type 38 No.2 B · Type 43 · Type 44 No.2 · Type 91 Model 2 · Type 91 Model 3
533 mm  Type 6 · Type 43 (1910) · Type 54 Model 3 · Type 72 Model 1 · Type 89
610 mm  Type 8 No.2 · Type 90 · Type 93 Model 1, Mod 2 · Type 93 Model 3
Italy 
450 mm  F200/450 · S.I.170/450X5,25 · W.200/450X5,75 · Whitehead A 110/450
533 mm  S.I.270 · S.I. 250/533,4X7,5 Tipo A · S.I. 270/533,4X7,2 Tipo I · S.I. 270/533X6.84 Tipo L · S.I. 270/533,4X7,2 Tipo M
France 
400 mm  1926DA
450 mm  1909R
550 mm  L3 · Model 1919V · Model 1923DT
Sweden 
450 mm  m/38 · m/41
  † = Aerial torpedo
‡ = Aerial and ship-launched torpedo