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WernherVonTrapp · 10-12-10, 02:37 PM

I'm not sure of the exact date, June of 43 I think, all magnetic detonators were removed from all torps due to their unreliability. In reality, the Mk14 ended up being the preferred torp, after the bugs were worked out of them (mid 43 I think). The Mk18 was even slower than the "slow speed" of the Mk14. Since the range of the Mk18 was about 4000yds, there were no long range shots to be taken with them.

10-12-10, 02:37 PM	#7
WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	I'm not sure of the exact date, June of 43 I think, all magnetic detonators were removed from all torps due to their unreliability. In reality, the Mk14 ended up being the preferred torp, after the bugs were worked out of them (mid 43 I think). The Mk18 was even slower than the "slow speed" of the Mk14. Since the range of the Mk18 was about 4000yds, there were no long range shots to be taken with them. __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate