| Z13 | |
| Origin: | France |
| Type: | Torpedo |
| Is Explosive: | yes |
| Is Missile: | yes |
| Is Uk: | yes |
| Service: | 1960[1] |
| Used By: | French Navy |
| Manufacturer: | DCAN Toulon |
| Length: | 7.125 metres |
| Diameter: | 550 mm |
| Filling: | TNT/Aluminium or HBX-3 |
| Filling Weight: | 300 kg |
| Engine: | electric, two countrarotating propellers |
| Vehicle Range: | 5 km |
| Speed: | 25kn |
| Depth: | >1000 m |
The Z-13 was an electric heavy torpedo of the French Navy based on captured German technology.[1]
It was designed to be fired from submerged submarines to target surface ships. The Z-13 was propelled by two electric motors, each driving a propeller. A Ni-Cd battery fed the engines.[1]
The payload could be detonated either on contact, or by a magnetic exploder.