Japanese 45 cm torpedo
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Numerous 45 cm (17.7-inch or 18-inch) torpedoes have been used by the Imperial Japanese Navy and Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service. The size category has not been used by Japan since the end of the Second World War.
Torpedoes of 18-inch caliber were much more common during the early 20th century. Historically, this size category was often used by aircraft. Submarines and surface ships generally used 53 cm torpedoes, and surface ships additionally used 61 cm torpedoes. Japan also employs 32 cm torpedoes which conform to the NATO 12.75-inch (323.8mm) standard originally defined by the dimensions of the Mark 46 torpedo; these are dedicated ASW weapons, often delivered via aircraft. Due to their historical importance, this page also includes the smaller 14-inch (35.6cm) predecessors to the 45 cm torpedoes, and some of the miscellaneous developments during the Second World War.
Up to the beginning of the First World War, Japan had used more torpedoes against live targets than all the other navies of the world combined. During that time period, the torpedoes listed in this article were the primary ones employed.
Prior to 6 October 1917, imperial measurements were used. After this date, metric...
Torpedoes of 18-inch caliber were much more common during the early 20th century. Historically, this size category was often used by aircraft. Submarines and surface ships generally used 53 cm torpedoes, and surface ships additionally used 61 cm torpedoes. Japan also employs 32 cm torpedoes which conform to the NATO 12.75-inch (323.8mm) standard originally defined by the dimensions of the Mark 46 torpedo; these are dedicated ASW weapons, often delivered via aircraft. Due to their historical importance, this page also includes the smaller 14-inch (35.6cm) predecessors to the 45 cm torpedoes, and some of the miscellaneous developments during the Second World War.
Up to the beginning of the First World War, Japan had used more torpedoes against live targets than all the other navies of the world combined. During that time period, the torpedoes listed in this article were the primary ones employed.
Prior to 6 October 1917, imperial measurements were used. After this date, metric...
