I was just going to give more information on the Japanese torpedoes but while compiling a post (because Mitsu pointed out a website for Japanese torpedoes), I noticed that we do not seem to be clear on which one of the torpedoes are actually modelled on AH. The only thing clear is what is modelled for the Ju88A-4, which carries the F5B torpedoes.
The other platforms that delivers torpedoes in AH, the TBM-3, the B5N2, the Ki-67, and the Elco 80' PT Boat.
However, the American Torpedoes and Japanese torpedoes is lacking in specifics... for TBM-3, it just says 2000lb torpedo, the for PT, it says torpedoes, for the B5N2 and the Ki67, it says 800kg torpedo.
I found a comprehensive website on torpedoes here...
Naval Weapons Of The World For the TBM-3, it should be the Mk13 Torpedo... however, it seems Mk13 is still not specific enough as the information given there suggests that the performance was improved from a max launch speed of 110knots and max launch altitude of 50ft at the beginning of the war to 410knots and 2400ft respectively by the end of the war! This is the same Mk13?? I guess this is the same with the Japanese torpedoes where it was called the Type91 with numerous Models from mod 1 to mod 7 where the mod 3 had the mod 3, mod 3 improved, and mod 3 strengthened... confusing? well that's how life seems, I guess...
So, off I go surfing the web... looking for more information on this Mk13 torpedo... and came across several interesting read, which I would like to share if you are interested....
First...
The Torpedo Legacy Interesting history of the development of the torpedoes in the US.
Second...
Dud Torpedoes Compiles the reputation of Mk14 and Mk13 torpedoes.
More detailed information on the Mk13 torpedo...
Mk 13 Air-Dropped, Surface-Launched Anti-Surface Torpedo On this page it says that the Mk13 can be dropped at 1000ft at high speeds by Feb. 1944, quite an improvement. And because the Mk13 does not require a sophisticated launcher, it says that Mk13 was used on PT boats as well because it can save weight.
Finally, I struck a website in reference to a book...
The Mk 13 Aircraft-Launched Torpedo: A World War II Success Story Has anyone read this book? Sounds interesting...
Mitsu-san noted a website for Japanese torps ...
Table of Torpedoes The last table is the one for Airborne torpedoes... In addition to the ones we already pointed out...
Please model Japanese Airborne Torpedoes Information: Japanese Torpedoes Pyro: Japanese Airborne Torpedo Info Japanese Torpedoes There are two 1000kg class torpedoes on this website (the rest are prototypes)...
Name: Type 4-1 Airborne Torpedo Mk2
Diameter: 45 centimeters
Length: 5.270 meters
Weight: 984 kilograms
Engine: Star-8cylinders
Explosives: 305 kilograms
Range and Speed: 1.5 kilometers at 42 knots
Max Launch speed: 400 knots
Name: Type 4-1 Airborne Torpedo Mk4
Diameter: 45 centimeters
Length: 5.715 meters
Weight: 1,108 kilograms
Engine: Star-8cylinders
Explosives: 418 kilograms
Range and Speed: 1.5 kilometers at 42 knots
Max Launch speed: 400 knots
Kinda be over weight for the B5N2 and the Ki67 I think... which planes where these torps used for? The H2K?
well... that's it... just wanted to share...