MK 60 Encapsulated Torpedo (CAPTOR)
| Specifications | |
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| Primary Function | Air and ship-launched lightweight torpedo |
| Contractor | Alliant Techsystems |
| Power Plant | Two-speed, reciprocating external combustion; Mono-propellant (Otto fuel II) fueled |
| Length | 102.36 in. tube launch configuration (from ship)
145 inches (368 centimeters) - Aircraft / Ship laid 132 inches (335 centimeters) Submarine laid |
| Diameter | 12.75 inches 21 inches (53 centimeters) Aircraft / Ship laid 21 inches (53 centimeters) Submarine laid |
| Weight | 517.65 lbs (warshot configuration)
2370 pounds (1077 kilograms) Air / Ship laid 2056 pounds (935 kilograms) Submarine laid |
| Range | 8,000 yards |
| Depth | Greater than 1,200 ft (365.76 meters) Officially: "Up to 3000 feet (914 meters)" |
| Speed | Greater than 28 knots (32.2 mph, 51.52 kph) |
| Detection System | Reliable acoustic path (RAP) sound propagation |
| Guidance System |
Homing mode - Active or passive/active acoustic homing Launch/search mode - Snake or circle search |
| Warhead | 98 lbs. of PBXN-103 high explosive (bulk charge) |
| Date Deployed | 1979 |
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