Size comparison
Torpedo vs Belicoso
A Belicoso is a quarter inch shorter than a Torpedo, at the same ring gauge (5.5″ × 52 vs 5.75″ × 52).
Both are figurados with a tapered head, and the two names get used loosely, even by the people who make them.
Side by side
| Spec | Torpedo | Belicoso |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.75″ (14.6 cm) | 5.5″ (14 cm) |
| Ring gauge | 52 (20.6 mm) | 52 (20.6 mm) |
| Smoke time | 60–90 min | 60–90 min |
| Shape | Figurado (tapered head) | Figurado (tapered head) |
Typical sizes (5.75″ × 52 and 5.5″ × 52), rounded from catalog averages. Brands vary, so check the exact numbers on a specific cigar’s page.
The honest difference
The usual distinction: a Torpedo runs a little longer, with a longer, sharper taper to a point. A Belicoso is a touch shorter, with a shorter, rounder taper.
The tapered head concentrates the smoke, and how far down the taper you cut sets the draw: snip near the tip for a tight, focused draw, lower for a more open one. That control is the real reason to choose either shape.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Torpedo if…
You like tuning the draw with your cut and want a slightly longer smoke.
Pick the Belicoso if…
You want the same tapered-head control in a slightly shorter cigar.
Every common size, one scale
Hover or tap any size to lay it over the Torpedo.
All ten shapes, drawn over each other
Length and girth are drawn at the same scale, so the picture is honest: a Lancero really is that thin, a Gordo really is that fat. One size is your benchmark — hover any other to lay it over the benchmark, click to make it the new one.
Common questions
Is a Belicoso bigger than a Torpedo?
A Belicoso is typically 5.5″ × 52 and a Torpedo 5.75″ × 52, so the Belicoso is a quarter inch shorter, with the same ring gauge. A tapered head makes the total amount of tobacco hard to pin down; it is close. Sizes vary by brand, so check the exact numbers on a specific cigar.
How long does a Torpedo take to smoke compared with a Belicoso?
Roughly 60–90 minutes for a Torpedo and 60–90 minutes for a Belicoso. The biggest variable is you: puff slowly, about once a minute, and either one can run past the top of its range.
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