Post by wlbjork on Nov 5, 2019 3:21:57 GMT -6
Currently on ships rated as cruisers and larger, torpedo tubes are limited to submerged mount, at least until swivel mounts are unlocked.
However, a number of ships did mount fixed torpedo tubes above the water. From the sketches I have found, these would appear to be on the main deck, protected by the highest (and thinnest) layer of belt armour.
These would effectively be the same as submerged tubes but with the advantage that they could be fired at speeds above 25 knots - though I also think they should be treaded similarly to casemated weapons when it comes to sea states.
However, a number of ships did mount fixed torpedo tubes above the water. From the sketches I have found, these would appear to be on the main deck, protected by the highest (and thinnest) layer of belt armour.
These would effectively be the same as submerged tubes but with the advantage that they could be fired at speeds above 25 knots - though I also think they should be treaded similarly to casemated weapons when it comes to sea states.