One of the things which has eluded my research is certain 'missing' Kaiten human torpedo types. Presumably prototypes. I know of pictures of at least one, possibly four, of the missing types but no further info.
Internet sources go:
Kaiten type1 - standard model
Type 2 - experimental with closed cycle engine well documented
Type 3 - missing
Type 4 - based on type 2 but with conventional powerplant. Production model
Type 5 - missing
Type 6 - missing
Type 7 - missing
Type 8 - missing
Type 9 - missing
Type 10 - smaller, based in 21" torpedo. Intended for production, well documented.
Any info on the gaps?
Internet sources go:
Kaiten type1 - standard model
Type 2 - experimental with closed cycle engine well documented
Type 3 - missing
Type 4 - based on type 2 but with conventional powerplant. Production model
Type 5 - missing
Type 6 - missing
Type 7 - missing
Type 8 - missing
Type 9 - missing
Type 10 - smaller, based in 21" torpedo. Intended for production, well documented.
Any info on the gaps?
