An improved late model of the standard-issue anti-surface torpedo weapon that was developed and widely deployed by the US.<br>
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''An improved late model of the standard-issue anti-surface torpedo weapon that was developed and widely deployed by the US.''<br>
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The early models were prone to malfunction that largely reduced their reliability, but the improvements made to the late model fixed these defects.<br>
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''The early models were prone to malfunction that largely reduced their reliability, but the improvements made to the late model fixed these defects.''<br>
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They are now a significant threat in surface combat.
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''They are now a significant threat in surface combat.''