The G7es (TXI) "Zaunkönig II" was a

torpedo A modern torpedo is an underwater ranged weapon launched above or below the water surface, self-propelled towards a target, and with an explosive warhead designed to detonate either on contact with or in proximity to the target. Historically, s ...

developed for

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. The torpedo was electric and had an effective range of at a speed of . This torpedo employed acoustic, passive homing to find its target after a straight run of . This evolution of the G7es torpedo was created to counter the Allies' '' Foxer'' noise-maker countermeasure. This weapon was never actually employed in wartime as Germany had surrendered by the time testing was fully completed. The only known deployment of G7es (TXI) was on the final mission for which was depth-charged and sunk by RAF aircraft on 5 May 1945. Of the 16 torpedoes salvaged from the wreck in 1993 at least three were TXI's. One torpedo was restored and is currently on display alongside the U-boat in the United Kingdom, while the rest were picked for parts and blown up.

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A brief synopsis of German torpedo evolution during World War II at uboat.net
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