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| Torpedo - Mark 46 | | | Description
The Mk46 torpedo, introduced in 1965, was designed to attack submarines from surface and airborne platforms. It is presently identified as the NATO standard and has been acquired by more than 25 countries. Various modifications, including improved acoustics, guidance and control upgrades, and countermeasure-detection capability have been introduced into the weapon.
The resultant Mk46 Mod 5A(S) torpedo, an active or passive/active, dual-speed torpedo, is the ASW weapon for surface ships and ASW fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The Mk46 Mod 5A (SW) (Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) torpedo was introduced to the fleet in September 1996. The Mk46 SLEP has improved counter-countermeasure performance, enhanced target acquisition, a bottom-avoidance preset, and improved maintainability and reliability. The Mk46 Mod 5A (SW) also serves as the payload for the Vertical Launch Anti-Submarine Rocket (ASROC) (VLA). | | | Point Of Contact
Public Affairs Office
Naval Sea Systems Command (OOD)
Washington, DC 20362 | | | General Characteristics
| | Contractor: Raytheon | | Propulsion: liquid propellant | | Length: 8.5 feet; 14.75 feet with ASROC booster | | Diameter: 12.8 inches | | Warhead: 96.8 pounds, high-explosive | | | | Last Update: 17 January 2009 | | |
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