TheG7es (TXI) "Zaunkönig II" was atorpedo developed forGermanU-boats duringWorld War II. The torpedo was electric and had an effective range of 5,700 metres (6,200 yd) at a speed of 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph). This torpedo employed acoustic, passive homing to find its target after a straight run of 400 metres (440 yd). This evolution of theG7es torpedo was created to counter the Allies'Foxer noise-maker countermeasure. This weapon was never actually employed in wartime as Germany had surrendered by the time testing was fully completed.
The only known deployment of G7es (TXI) was on the final mission forU-534 which wasdepth-charged and sunk byRAF aircraft on 5 May 1945. Of the 16 torpedoes salvaged from the wreck in 1993[1] at least three[2] were TXI's. One torpedo was restored and is currently on display alongside the U-boat in the United Kingdom, while the rest were picked for parts and blown up.[citation needed]
Thirteen torpedoes and 450 rounds of anti-aircraft ammunition were safely evacuated and blown up, whilst three T11 Zaukonig torpedoes were taken away and stabilised.
