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MK 46 - Torpedo | | | Description
The MK 46 torpedo, first introduced in 1965, is a surface ship and aircraft-launched anti-submarine weapon. It is the NATO standard light-weight torpedo 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 MK 46 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 MK 46 Mod 5A (SW) (Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) torpedo was introduced to the Fleet in September 1996. The MK 46 SLEP has improved counter-countermeasure performance, enhanced target acquisition, a bottom-avoidance preset, and improved maintainability and reliability. The MK 46 Mod 5A (SW) also serves as the payload for the Vertical Launch Anti-Submarine Rocket (ASROC) (VLA). | | | Point Of Contact
Office of Corporate Communication (SEA 00D)
Naval Sea Systems Command (OOD)
Washington, D.C. 20376 | | | 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: 27 November 2012 | | |
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