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T-class hull changes balanced extra torpedo tubes

A submarine-design question asks how extra rear-firing torpedo tubes affected the T class.

Question

How did extra rear-firing torpedo tubes affect T-class submarine balance?

Short answer

Hull shaping and weight redistribution preserved balance while broadening the boat's tactical role.

Notes

Designers used hull taper and redistributed other weights to preserve balance. The extra tubes also made the boats more general-purpose rather than purely ambush-oriented.