Italian (Mark I)

Chariots

Siluro lenta corsa (SLC) slow-speed torpedo nicknamed ‘Maiale’ (pig)

 

Length: 7.3 m (24 ft (without warhead 6.7 m – 21 ft)
Breadth: 0.533 m (1 ft 9 in)
Height: 1.0 m (3ft 3in) (at shield)
Speed: 3 kt (6 km/h) powered by an electric motor 1.1 hp (0.82 kW).
Weight: 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) with warhead
Depth: 25 m (82 ft)
Range: six hours (distance dependent on sea currents)
Armament: 220 kg explosive warhead with battery operated detonation system
Crew: 2
Number manufactured: unknown

Modifications

Warhead increased to 250 kg (551 lb) and 300 kg (660 lb) of explosive. Electric motor increased to 1.6 hp (1.2 kW).

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