British 18-inch torpedo
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There have been a number of 18-inch torpedoes in service with the United Kingdom.
British weapon used by ships, submarines, and aircraft
These have been used on ships of the Royal Navy and aircraft of both the Fleet Air Arm and Royal Air Force, while Royal Navy surface ships and submarines use 21-inch torpedoes.
The British "18-inch" torpedoes were 17.72 inches (45.0 cm) in diameter, beginning with the "Fiume" Whitehead torpedo of 1890.