"Al" wrote in message
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You might drop it 1000 yds out, but it still has to run down the target.
This can be a long chase if the target is even semi quick.

Al

You're right and in a sideways way you bring up another problem with a 33
knot torpedo. If it gets in a chase situation, the torpedo can't catch the
enemy, regardless of the torpedo's range. Destroyers, some cruisers, some
carriers, and some battleships are as fast or faster than 33 knots. A
faster torpedo gives the enemy less time to avoid the attack in the first
place.