Faster monoplanes push torpedo drops toward parachute systems

Could tension-wire torpedo stabilization be adapted to all-metal monoplane torpedo bombers?

Possibly, but a faster and higher drop would likely require parachute retardation plus a dependable disconnect mechanism.

A faster monoplane changes the height, speed, and loads at which an aerial torpedo enters the water. Simply fitting the older tension-wire arrangement to a new airframe would not solve the problem. A parachute could slow and stabilize the weapon, although the aircraft may need to release from higher altitude to give it time to deploy. The parachute must then disconnect cleanly or it will foul the torpedo, adding a new mechanism and failure point to the attack system.