Z13 torpedo
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| Type | torpedo |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| Used by | France |
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| Manufacturer | DCAN Toulon |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 7.125 metres |
| Diameter | 550 mm |
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| Warhead | Hexamine |
| Warhead weight | 300 kg |
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| Engine | electric, two countra-rotative propellers |
Operational range | >10 km at max. speed |
| Maximum depth | >1000 m |
| Speed | 30 knots |
The Z-13 was an electric heavy torpedo of the French Navy.
It was designed to be fired from submerged submarines to target surface ships. The Z-13 was propelled by two electric engines, each moving a propeller. A Ca-Ni battery fed the engines.
The military payload could be detonated either on contact, or by a magnetic detonator.
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