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Originally Posted by TheBeast
Does anyone know the Historical Torpedo Launch Depths for each of the Submarines? I am sure it has to be much deeper then 20 metera...
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Torpedoes had to be launched on the surface or at periscope depth. But later versions of German torpedoes such as the TV (Zaunkonig II) could be launched from up to a depth of 50 meters. At the end of the run, torpedoes were designed to sink automatically. However they frequently detonated when hitting the sea bed and on other occasions exploded when the pistols collapse under the sea pressure. Later in the war, a device was fitted which automatically disabled the torpedo pistol when a depth of 150 meters was reached
http://www.uboataces.com/weapon-torpedo.shtml
hope thi helps