MK-46 Torpedo
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Weight | 517.65 lbs (warshot configuration) |
| Diameter | 12.75 inches |
| Range | Officially "8,000 yards" Reportedly 11,400 - 12,000 yd. at 45 kt. |
| Weapon acquisition range | 1600 yards |
| Min/Max ASROC launching ranges | 1500 to 12000 yards |
| Depth | Officially "Greater than 1,200 ft (365 meters)" Reportedly 1,500 ft. |
| Search/attack depth settings |
Minimum 20 yards Maximum 1500 yards |
| Speed | Greater than 28 knots (32.2 mph, 51.52 kph) Reportedly 45 kt Actual 45 knots |
| Run characteristics |
6-8 minutes clockwise |
| 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 | 1966 (Mod 0); 1979 (Mod 5) |
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