TIV G7es Falke

Gerate-Nr:	37
Diameter:	534,6mm
Weight:		1937Kg
Lenght:		7163mm
Charge:		Kd280, 274Kg (Hexanite)
Pistol:		Pi4a
Arming:		150m
Range/Speed:	7500m/20Kn at 1125U/min, preheated at 30'C
		4500m/16Kn not preheated.
Power:		Siemens GL231/35 E-Motor, 32hp, 1x 13T210 batteries
		45V/450A	36KW at 1125U/min (preheated at 30'C)
		41V/440A	30KW at 985U/min (not preheated)

The first passive homing torpedo. Homing was made by a simple noise
measurement. Intended to be used against merchant ships, so the low
speed was acceptable. This unit used a 32hp Siemens GL231/35 electric
motor, that drive two contra-rotating propellers. The above range and
speed of 7500m/20Kn could be reached only if the batteries were
preheated to 30'C, however, instead of two 13T210 batteries, this
torpedo used one 13T210 battery, which reflected in a range of 7500m at
20Kn when preheated, and 4500m/16Kn when not preheated, however, this
was perfectly acceptable for merchant ships. These torpedoes had to be
serviced every 3 to 5 days, in order to maintain their reliability. This
torpedo used the Pi4a influence pistol.
