Mitsubishi T-14 – the Japanese torpedo cutter

Mitsubishi T-14 is the collective name for a type of Japanese torpedo cutters from the end of World War II. Vessels of this type were 15 m long, width of approx. 3.65 m, a draft of approx. 0.62 m. The drive was provided by a single 920 HP gasoline engine, the maximum speed was up to 33 knots. Most often, the on-board armament consisted of two 450 mm torpedo launchers, two depth bomb charges and a single 25 mm gun. The vast majority of cutters of this type were built at the Mitsubishi shipyard in Nagasaki city. The construction of the Mitsubishi T-14 torpedo cutters was based on units of this type previously produced for the Imperial Japanese Navy, but they also had several distinguishing features. First of all, their hulls took the shape of the letter V in order to provide them with even greater speed. It is worth noting, that the hull itself was made of wood, thanks to which the construction costs and its pace increased significantly. In general, when designing these torpedo cutters, the emphasis was primarily on achieving the highest possible speed. It is certain, that the construction of these ships was carried out in the years 1944-1945. Probably only 5 Mitsubishi T-14 cutters were built at that time, but the history of combat operations is not exactly known. It is also assumed, possibly erroneously, that the order for a further 6 cutters has been canceled.

A moderately complex, well designed and detailed ship model in gray wartime camouflage, available details for motor model. From the publication one T-14 type torpedo cutter model can be made. The model is not complicated and even a novice modeler, who has made several models, will be able to glue it perfectly under the supervision of a more experienced colleague. Of course, there is no place for haste here.