Re: Dark Champions the Anime Series
Actually, referring to the PT Boat, its an early 41/42 model because it has the launch tubes, which were replaced in late 42 with racks that you rolled the torpedos over the side with. The engines were 1200hp models that ran on aviation fuel. In 43 they went to 1350hp models, and in 45 they went to 1600hp.
Also, the controls are now enclosed in a room that has a chair. no PT's had this. All helmsmen were standing in a small area behind the forward cabin. go to www.pt103.com for full specs on boat, and even found a site where I got a map of the boat. which actually had a second level and a third that was a crawlspace for wiring and lines running under the second level. I agree it may be a Higgins also, but not for sure. Elco,Higgins and Huckins were awarded contracts at same time, so could be either. Torpedos would be 21" MarkVIII type for tubes, not 21" MarkXIII which were only installed at end of the war models that were rolled off rack. The MarkVIII's had a range of 16,000yds at 36knots. The boat had a rated speed of 45knots but due to armanant weight, normally was 40knots. Theres a list of mods done during the years that could narrow it down, but doubt drawers got that technical. Like the helm for instance. It still looks cool though.
