The Mark 48 and its improved Advanced Capability (ADCAP) variant are American heavyweight submarine-launched torpedoes. They were designed to sink deep-diving nuclear-powered submarines and high-performance surface ships.

2023年11月15日 · The MK 48 torpedo is a heavyweight acoustic-homing torpedo with sophisticated sonar, all-digital guidance-and-control systems, digital fusing systems, and propulsion improvements. Its...

2020年10月22日 · When fired in anger, the Mark 48 rushes to its target using a “pumpjet propulsor” that can push the torpedo to speeds estimated to be above 50 mph underwater, though the actual stats are classified.

2024年8月21日 · Summary and Key Points You Need to Know: The Mark 48 torpedo, developed by the Naval Sea Systems Command, is one of the most advanced and lethal undersea weapons in the U.S. Navy’s arsenal.

MK 48 Mod 6AT WARHEAD SYSTEMMK 48 Mod 6AT WARHEAD SYSTEM The MK 48 Mod 6AT Warhead System consists of the MK 107 Mod 1 Warhead, MK 22 Mod 1 Warhead Electronic Sensor, and MK 21 Mod 3...

2024年5月12日 · The Mk 48 is a heavyweight acoustic-homing torpedo designed to take out enemy shipping. The munition is equipped with a sophisticated sonar, an all-digital guidance and control system, a...

The MK 48 Mod 5 ADCAP torpedo is an improvement to the MK 48 submarine launched torpedo. It is a heavyweight acoustic homing torpedo with sophisticated sonar and a fuzed warhead. The ADCAP enhancement includes all digital guidance and control systems, digital fuzing systems, and pro-pulsion improvements which add speed, depth, and range capability.

The Mark 48 torpedo is the standard torpedo on all U.S. submarines. First entering service in 1971, it is 19 feet (6 m) long, 21 inches (53 cm) in diameter, and weighs 3,450 pounds (1,565 kg) with a 650-pound (295-kg) explosive warhead.

The Mark 48 and its improved Advanced Capability (ADCAP) variant are American heavyweight submarine-launched torpedoes. They were designed to sink deep-diving nuclear-powered submarines and high-performance surface ships.

The MK-48 is designed to combat fast, deep-diving nuclear submarines and high performance surface ships. The MK-48 has been in service in the US Navy since 1972. MK-48 ADCAP entered service in 1988. MK-48 and MK-48 ADCAP torpedoes can operate with or without wire guidance and use active and/or passive homing.