Torpedo (disambiguation)
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A torpedo
, or locomotive torpedo, is a self-propelled explosive projectile that operates underwater.
Torpedo may also refer to:
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Torpedo
The modern torpedo is a self-propelled missile weapon with an explosive warhead, launched above or below the water surface, propelled underwater towards a target, and designed to detonate either on contact with it or in proximity to it.The term torpedo was originally employed for...
, or locomotive torpedo, is a self-propelled explosive projectile that operates underwater.
Torpedo may also refer to:
- Torpedo (genus)Torpedo (genus)Torpedo is a genus of rays, commonly known as electric rays, torpedo rays, or torpedoes. It is the sole genus of the family Torpedinidae. They are slow-moving bottom-dwellers capable of generating electricity as a defense and feeding mechanism...
, the genus of electric rays- More generally, any electric rayElectric rayThe electric rays are a group of rays, flattened cartilaginous fish with enlarged pectoral fins, comprising the order Torpediniformes. They are known for being capable of producing an electric discharge, ranging from as little as 8 volts up to 220 volts depending on species, used to stun prey and...
(order Torpediniformes)
- More generally, any electric ray
Weapons:
- a naval mineNaval mineA naval mine is a self-contained explosive device placed in water to destroy surface ships or submarines. Unlike depth charges, mines are deposited and left to wait until they are triggered by the approach of, or contact with, an enemy vessel...
, a stationary explosive device placed in water, to destroy vessels - land torpedo, an obsolete term for land mineLand mineA land mine is usually a weight-triggered explosive device which is intended to damage a target—either human or inanimate—by means of a blast and/or fragment impact....
- "Aerial torpedo", a naval term for early flying bombFlying bombA flying bomb is a manned or unmanned aerial vehicle or aircraft carrying a large explosive warhead, a precursor to contemporary cruise missiles...
s and pilotless aircraft weapons - Aerial torpedoAerial torpedoThe aerial torpedo, airborne torpedo or air-dropped torpedo is a naval weapon, the torpedo, designed to be dropped into water from an aircraft after which it propels itself to the target. First used in World War I, air-dropped torpedoes were used extensively in World War II, and remain in limited...
, a self-propelled torpedo dropped into the water from aircraft - Bangalore torpedoBangalore torpedoA Bangalore torpedo is an explosive charge placed on the end of a long, extendible tube. It is used by combat engineers to clear obstacles that would otherwise require them to approach directly, possibly under fire...
, an explosive device for land use - Human torpedoHuman torpedoHuman torpedoes or manned torpedoes are a type of rideable submarine used as secret naval weapons in World War II. The basic design is still in use today; they are a type of diver propulsion vehicle....
, also called "Chariot", a variety of swimmer delivery vehicle of World War Two.
Transport:
- Torpedo (car)Torpedo (car)The torpedo body style was a type of automobile body used from the early twentieth century until the mid-1930s, and which fell quickly into disuse by the Second World War....
car body style. An early form of usually large touring coachwork with smooth shape from front to rear - Railroad torpedoDetonator (railway)A railway detonator is a device used to make a loud sound as a warning signal to train drivers. The detonator is the size of a large coin with two lead straps, one on each side. The detonator is placed on the top of the rail and the straps are used to secure it...
, a device to warn approaching trains upon entering protected trackage - Narco torpedo, a type of underwater cargo barge, towed behind boats to clandestinely transport illicit materials
In fiction:
- Torpedo (comics)Torpedo (comics)Torpedo, or Torpedo 1936, is a Spanish comics series written by Enrique Sánchez Abulí and drawn by Jordi Bernet, which depicts the adventures of the antagonistic character Luca Torelli, a heartless hitman, and his sidekick Rascal, in context of the violent organized crime culture of New York during...
or Torpedo 1936, a Spanish comic book series - Torpedo (Marvel Comics)Torpedo (Marvel Comics)Torpedo is the name of five fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The first version of the Torpedo was not related to subsequent versions and debuted in a one-shot story in Daredevil #59 Torpedo is the name of five fictional characters that...
, a Marvel Comics character - Torpedo (G.I. Joe)Torpedo (G.I. Joe)Torpedo is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series of the 1980s. He is the G.I. Joe team's original SEAL and debuted in 1983.-Profile:...
, a character in the G.I. Joe universe - Photon torpedo, fictional weapon popularized by the science fiction saga Star Trek
- Torpedo (Bob's Burgers)Torpedo (Bob's Burgers)"Torpedo" is the thirteenth episode and the season finale of the first season of the animated television series Bob's Burgers. The episode originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on May 22, 2011....
, an episode of the animated series Bob's BurgersBob's BurgersBob's Burgers is an American animated television sitcom, which premiered on January 9, 2011 on the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series was created by Loren Bouchard and focuses on the Belcher family, who runs a hamburger restaurant. On April 7, 2011, Bob's Burgers was renewed for a second season...
In sport:
- FC Torpedo KutaisiFC Torpedo KutaisiFC Torpedo Kutaisi is a Georgian professional football club based in Kutaisi, Georgia's second largest city. ‘Torpedo Kutaisi’ was founded in 1946 and in just three years the club became the winner of the Football Championship of that time. By the end of 1964, the Football Federation of the former...
, a Georgian Football Club - FC Torpedo MoscowFC Torpedo MoscowFC Torpedo Moscow is an association football club, based in Moscow, Russia. The club was founded in 1930. On March 19, 2009 it was denied membership of the Professional Football League and did not play in the professional competitions in 2009...
, a Russian Football Club - FC Torpedo-RGFC Torpedo-RGFC Torpedo-ZIL was a Russian association football club from Moscow. The club, however, should not be confused with the former Russian Premier League club FC Torpedo-ZIL, renamed "Torpedo-Metallurg" in 2003...
, a Russian Football Club - FC Torpedo ZaporizhzhyaFC Torpedo ZaporizhzhyaFC Torpedo Zaporizhya is a former professional football team based in Zaporizhya, Ukraine. Founded in 1982, the club appeared played in the Ukrainian Premier League from 1992 through 1998, after being initially chosen to participate for being one of the top 9 Ukrainian teams from the West Division...
, a Ukrainian Football Club - FC Torpedo-ZILFC Torpedo-ZILThis article refers to the Torpedo-ZIL which existed from 1997 to 2003 and was known as Torpedo-Metallurg during its final season. For the successors in the Russian Premier League, see FC Moscow...
, a defunct Russian Football Club, now FC Moscow - FC Torpedo ZhodinoFC Torpedo ZhodinoFC Torpedo-BelAZ Zhodino is an Belarusian football club based in Zhodino. They play in the Belarusian Premier League, the top division in Belarusian football...
, a Belarusian Football Club - Torpedo puntTorpedo puntThe torpedo punt, similar to a punt in American Football, is a kicking technique implemented in Rugby League, Rugby Union and Australian rules football to enhance the distance the ball is kicked....
, a specialised kick used in Australian Rules Football - Torpedo systemTorpedo systemThe torpedo system is an ice hockey on-ice system, used extensively by the Swedish national hockey team in international competition. The system converts the traditional hockey layout of three forwards and two defensemen, into two torpedoes up front, two halfbacks, and one lone defenceman...
, a strategy in ice hockey - "Thorpedo", a nickname of the Australian swimmer Ian ThorpeIan ThorpeIan James Thorpe OAM , nicknamed the Thorpedo and Thorpey, is an Australian swimmer who specialises in freestyle, but also competes in backstroke and the individual medley. He has won five Olympic gold medals, the most won by any Australian, and with three gold and two silver medals, was the most...
Other:
- Torpedo (petroleum)Torpedo (petroleum)A torpedo is an explosive device used, especially in the early days of the petroleum industry, to fracture the surrounding rock at the bottom of an oil well to stimulate the flow of oil and to remove built-up paraffin wax that would restrict the flow. Earlier torpedoes used gunpowder, but the use...
, explosive used in an oil wellOil wellAn oil well is a general term for any boring through the earth's surface that is designed to find and acquire petroleum oil hydrocarbons. Usually some natural gas is produced along with the oil. A well that is designed to produce mainly or only gas may be termed a gas well.-History:The earliest...
to start or increase the flow of oil - Torpedo, PennsylvaniaTorpedo, PennsylvaniaTorpedo is a village located on Pennsylvania Route 27 in Pittsfield Township, Warren County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The village got its unusual name from an incident involving torpedoes used in oil wells to increase the flow of oil, which contained unstable nitroglycerin.- History...
- "Torpedo", 1920s slang for a hit man or "hired gun"
- "Torpedo", in American cigarCigarA cigar is a tightly-rolled bundle of dried and fermented tobacco that is ignited so that its smoke may be drawn into the mouth. Cigar tobacco is grown in significant quantities in Brazil, Cameroon, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Philippines, and the Eastern...
slang, a cigar with a pointed tip, also called a pyramid (pirámide in Spanish) or belicoso - A type of drinking game (see shotgunningShotgunningShotgunning is a means of consuming a canned beverage, particularly beer, very quickly by punching a hole in the side of the can. With this method, it is possible to easily drink a canned beverage in under 10 seconds.. A related technique, strawpedoing, is used for containers not easily punctured...
) - A thirteen inch sandwich sold by Quizno's starting in 2009 and one of the many slang terms for a submarine sandwichSubmarine sandwichA submarine sandwich, also known as a sub among other names, is a sandwich that consists of a long roll of Italian or French bread, split lengthwise either into two pieces or opened in a "V" on one side, and filled with various varieties of meat, cheese, vegetables, seasonings, and sauces. The...
in general. - A kegKegA keg is a small barrel.Traditionally, a wooden keg is made by a cooper used to transport items such as nails, gunpowder., and a variety of liquids....
of beerBeerBeer is the world's most widely consumed andprobably oldest alcoholic beverage; it is the third most popular drink overall, after water and tea. It is produced by the brewing and fermentation of sugars, mainly derived from malted cereal grains, most commonly malted barley and malted wheat...
containing approximately 5 US gallons - A small pea size wad of paper filled with gunpowder that detonates when thrown on the ground; also called a "cracker ball"
- An Italian alternative music band
- A meat filled snackKibbehKibbeh or kibbe is an Arab dish made of bulgur or rice and chopped meat. The best-known variety is a torpedo-shaped fried croquette stuffed with minced beef or lamb. Other types of kibbeh may be shaped into balls or patties, and baked or cooked in broth.Kibbeh is a popular dish in Levantine...