Type 12 torpedo
Torpedo (12式短魚雷, 12 Shiki Tan Gyorai, development name G-RX5) is a lightweight anti-submarine homing torpedo developed by the Technical Research and Development Institute, a department of the Japanese Ministry of Defense and built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force.
Type 12 torpedo
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• Name — Type 12 • Origin — Japan • Type — Torpedo • Is Ranged — yes • Is Explosive — yes • Is Missile — yes • Service — 2012 – present • Used By — Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force • Design Date — 2005–2012 • Manufacturer — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries • Diameter — 324 mm The Type 12 Torpedo (12式短魚雷, 12 Shiki Tan Gyorai, development name G-RX5) is a lightweight anti-submarine homing torpedo developed by the Technical Research and Development Institute, a department of the Japanese Ministry of Defense and built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force.
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