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Old 09-11-17, 11:21 PM   #8
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I've not found a resource so far which claims this capability in this weapon.
Detailed information is scarce. Although short ranged (high by WWII standards) it had the highest explosive power of any torpedo and its hydrogen peroxide motor left very little bubble trail.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_16_torpedo
http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WTUS_WWII.php
http://www.alternatewars.com/BBOW/We..._Torpedoes.htm
Mark 16 handbook:
https://www.amazon.com/U-S-Navy-Subm.../dp/1935700464
http://www.eugeneleeslover.com/USNAVY/CHAPTER-12-I.html
https://books.google.com/books?id=SG...k%2016&f=false

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