Photon Torpedos
TOS Era (2255-2269)
Type 1 Photon Torpedo Tube
WARangeDamagePowerCPSpacesMassNotes
+00-150100 Kills3330.5tWarm-Up=2 turns
-4151-2250
  • Photon Torpedos are the heavy weapon of choice for Starfleet.
The Movie Era (2270-2329)
Type 2 Photon Torpedo Tube
WARangeDamagePowerCPSpacesMassNotes
+10-150100 Kills4440.5tWarm-Up=1 turn
-4151-2250
  • Type 2 tubes are the standard fitted to all new ships in this period. Their main advantage is an increased rate of fire due to a shorter warm-up cycle.
The Post-Movie Era (2330-2359)
Type 3 Photon Torpedo Tube
WARangeDamagePowerCPSpacesMassNotes
+00-150110 Kills6660.5tWarm-Up=1 turn; BV=2
-4151-2250
  • Introduced on the Ambassador-class Explorer, the Type 3 was the first burst fire Photon Torp Tube.
TNG Era (2360-)
Type 4 Photon Torpedo Tube
WARangeDamagePowerCPSpacesMassNotes
+00-150120 Kills8880.5tWarm-Up=1 turn; BV=3
-4151-2250
  • An improved burst fire tube
Type 5 Photon Torpedo Tube
WARangeDamagePowerCPSpacesMassNotes
+00-150120 Kills8880.5t
-4151-2250
  • The pulse fire tube, first introduced on the Akira-class Heavy Cruisers. Although not capable of burst fire, the Type 5 has a much lower warm-up cycle.


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