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.


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    Title :

    Mosquito fleet


    Additional title:

    Military Engr


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Military Engineer ; 36 , n 221


    Publication date :

    1944


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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