Torpedo boat class

Torpedoboot 1924

The six Type 1924 boats formed the Raubtier class and refined the preceding Type 1923. They served extensively as escorts, minelayers and patrol craft during the Second World War.

6 ships
Profile drawing for Torpedoboot 1924

Development

The ships

The Raubtier - class was a slightly improved Raubvogel class and build immediately after them. Although it was first intended to use 12,7 cm guns on those ships, they were finally equipped with a modernized 10,5 cm gun. They showed the same pros and cons than their predecessors and were used in the same operational area.

Profile of Wolf

Torpedoboot 1924

Wolf

1928–1941
Commissioned in 1928, Wolf conducted minelaying and escort operations in the Channel. She fought in the Norwegian campaign at Narvik.
Laid down
Marinewerft Wilhelmshaven, 08.03.1927
Launched
12.10.1927
Commissioned
15.11.1928
Fate
sunk on 08.01.1941
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Profile of Iltis

Torpedoboot 1924

Iltis

1928–1942
Commissioned in 1928, Iltis conducted minelaying and escort operations in the Atlantic and the Channel. She helped screen major warships in the Channel.
Laid down
Marinewerft Wilhelmshaven, 08.03.1927
Launched
12.10.1927
Commissioned
01.10.1928
Fate
sunk on 13.05.1942
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Profile of Luchs

Torpedoboot 1924

Luchs

1929–1940
Commissioned in 1929, Luchs conducted escort and minelaying operations in the Baltic. She fought in the Norwegian campaign at Narvik.
Laid down
Marinewerft Wilhelmshaven, 02.04.1927
Launched
15.03.1928
Commissioned
15.04.1929
Fate
sunk on 26.07.1940
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Profile of Tiger

Torpedoboot 1924

Tiger

1929–1939
Commissioned in 1929, Tiger conducted fleet operations in the Baltic. Her later service included Baltic operations.
Laid down
Marinewerft Wilhelmshaven, 02.04.1927
Launched
15.03.1928
Commissioned
15.01.1929
Fate
sunk on 25.08.1939
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Profile of Jaguar

Torpedoboot 1924

Jaguar

1929–1944
Commissioned in 1929, Jaguar conducted minelaying and escort operations in the Channel and the Atlantic. She helped screen major warships in the Channel.
Laid down
Marinewerft Wilhelmshaven, 04.05.1927
Launched
15.03.1928
Commissioned
01.06.1929
Fate
sunk on 15.06.1944
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Profile of Leopard

Torpedoboot 1924

Leopard

1928–1940
Commissioned in 1928, Leopard conducted minelaying and escort operations in European waters. She fought in the Norwegian campaign at Narvik.
Laid down
Marinewerft Wilhelmshaven, 04.05.1927
Launched
15.03.1928
Commissioned
01.06.1928
Fate
sunk on 30.04.1940
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