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Published: 2015-02-27 14:43:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 766; Favourites: 4; Downloads: 0
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(Model is no longer in my current Canon as the TwN-13, I may redesignate the model, but, it stands to be seen at this point)Related content
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Well done except for one thing - unlike U-boats, destroyers (especially of this tonnage), did not carry reloads for their torpedos. The Japanese were the only ones to have reloads, and then it wasn't untilΒ the Fubuki class ("Special Type"), which pioneered both torpedo reloads and reloading gear (as well as being the first destroyers with fully enclosed gun houses for the main armament). The Fubuki class was designed in the early 1920's, the first was launched in 1927. After refits to increase stability, their final displacement was over 2,000 tons.
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Apologies for the tardiness, but, if i understand correctly, it should not have multiple torpedoes, or, if it did, the weight would be much higher? with the reloading equipment and the like? Is that why many early torpedo armed small ships had 3, 4, and 5 tube launchers? So, perhaps, taking off the reloads, and increasing each by a tube apiece would work better for the time and tonnage?
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You are correct, plus it allowed a smaller crew (less tonnage for living quarters, etc.). For a ship of this tonnage, 4 to 6 torpedo tubes (2-3 twin) was pretty much the norm. (See the Japanese Amatsukaze and Minekaze classes, for instance.)
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No, its two doubles, i just forgot to write it in the armaments. I'm currently at work, but I'll get on it when i get off
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got them penciled in, now to give her a story
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Looking forward to it!
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