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Mark 46 Torpedo

Naval Vessels And Torpedoes

The Mark 46 is a lightweight American anti-submarine torpedo whose Mod 0 version entered service in 1963, with the improved Mod 5 following in 1979. It forms the backbone of the US Navy's lightweight torpedo inventory and the NATO standard, launched from aircraft, ships and anti-submarine rockets, and it has been supplied to more than 35 nations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South America and Oceania.

Facts
Weapon Class
Lightweight anti-submarine torpedo 1
Introduced Year
1963 1
Classification
Service Status
In Service 1
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Submarine / Naval Vessel 1
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United States Navy, Armed Forces and Units
Source Mark 46 torpedo, Wikipedia
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Manufactured By

Aerojet

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Honeywell International Inc.

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Naval Ordnance Station Forest Park

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Raytheon

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Sources
1. Mark 46 torpedo, Wikipedia
  • Infobox, Type
    Lightweight anti-submarine torpedo
  • Infobox: service
    • Mod 0: 1963 • Mod 5: 1979
  • Lead
    The Mark 46 torpedo is the backbone of the United States Navy's lightweight anti-submarine warfare torpedo inventory and is the NATO standard.
  • In Group: Torpedoes, Infobox: type
    Lightweight anti-submarine torpedo
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Wikidata: Mark 46 Torpedo
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