Inspiration of Shipborne Torpedo Launchers in China from the British Kingfisher Box-type Torpedo Launcher

British Navy′s kingfisher box-type torpedo launcher integrates storage function with launching function to greatly simplify the launching preparation. And it possesses the advantages of modular combination according to actual situation and exerting concentrated force on torpedo mechanically. Hence, it has become a hot spot in torpedo launcher research. In this paper, the structural characteristics of the kingfisher box-type torpedo launcher are analyzed. And sug-gestions about researches on shipborne torpedo launchers in China are offered, i.e. more attention should be paid to standardized and modular design, box-type torpedo launcher, convenient operation, and new launching technologies for gaining rapid reaction ability of warships.