PT is in category of patrol craft and is classified as Motor Torpedo Boat; in general, it is constructed of wood hull and propelled by 3 powerful marine engines capable of producing speeds ranging from 50 to 70 knots; principal threat is their main cargo of torpedoes, these being supplemented by battery of anti-aircraft machine guns on each side of navigator's enclosure; recent PT's carry depth charges; detailed illustrated description of Baracuda interceptor-torpedo boat is included.
Mosquito fleet
Military Engr
Military Engineer ; 36 , n 221
1944
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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