Allied Warships

Motor torpedo boats

PT 8 class

2 ships

Technical information

TypeMotor torpedo boat
Displacement 
Length81 feet 
Complement 
Armament 
Max speed30 knots
Engines2 engines, 2 shafts 
Power3600 HP 
Notes on classPrototype. 


All ships of the PT 8 class


Royal Navy Royal Navy (more on Royal Navy)

HMS MTB 272 (MTB 272)


US Navy US Navy (more on US Navy)

USS PT 8


2 Motor torpedo boats of the PT 8 class.

See all Motor torpedo boat classes.


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