Mark 46 torpedo

A Mark 46 is started by a frigate, RIMPAC 1986

Helicopters ( ex. helicopter to LAMPS III aircraft ( ex. P-3 Orion, ships (with torpedo tube Drilling Mark 32 or ASROC ), Mark 60 Captor

The Mark -46 lightweight torpedo is a torpedo, which was developed by the United States Navy and is now the NATO standard for torpedoes on surface vessels and helicopters ( ASW ). Alliant Techsystems manufacturer.

History

1966 Mod 0 of Mark 46 was put into service, which was until today improved several times and in 2006 was present in the mod 6. The last major innovation was the Mod 5A ( S) from 1989 with improved performance in shallow water areas.

Use

The use of the torpedo is controlled from surface ships, helicopters and anti-submarine aircraft. In addition, the Mark 46 is used in the ASROC system and the Mark 60 Captor. In addition to the U.S. Navy use 26 other navies the system, including the frigates of the Bremen Class ( F122 ) and Brandenburg- class ( F123 ) of the German Navy.

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