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| Z13 | |
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| Type | Torpedo |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1960 |
| Used by | French Navy |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | DCAN Toulon |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 7.125 metres |
| Diameter | 550 mm |
| Warhead | TNT/Aluminium or HBX-3 |
| Warhead weight | 300 kg |
| Engine | electric, two countrarotating propellers |
| Operational range | 5 km |
| Maximum depth | >1000 m |
| Maximum speed | 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph) |
The Z-13 was an electric heavy torpedo of the French Navy based on captured German technology.
It was designed to be fired from submerged submarines to target surface ships. The Z-13 was propelled by two electric motors, each driving a propeller. A Ni-Cd battery fed the engines.
The payload could be detonated either on contact, or by a magnetic exploder.
References
- ^ DiGiulian, Tony. "Torpedoes of France". www.navweaps.com. NavWeaps.