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heavy torpedo heavyweight torpedo

A torpedo that carries a warhead of at least 450 kg, used primarily as a standoff weapon, particularly by submerged submarines. Open English WordNet

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A torpedo that carries a warhead of at least 450 kg, used primarily as a standoff weapon, particularly by submerged submarines. Open English WordNet

Although lightweight torpedoes are fairly easily handled, the transport and handling of heavyweight torpedoes is difficult, especially in the small space of a submarine. Open English WordNet

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torpedo

Open English WordNet

heavyweight torpedo, heavy torpedo