Mark 48

The Mark 48 (MK-48) is designed to combat fast, deep-diving nuclear submarines and high performance surface ships.

MK-48 and MK-48 Advanced Capability (ADCAP) torpedoes can operate with or without wire guidance and use active or passive homing. When launched they execute programmed target search, acquisition and attack procedures. Both can conduct multiple re-attacks if they miss the target.

Specifications

  • Function: wire guided and passive or active acoustic homing torpedo
  • Guidance: wire guided and passive or active acoustic homing
  • Weight:
    • MK-48: 1,545.3 kilograms (3,411 pounds)
    • MK-48 ADCAP: 1,662.75 kilograms (3,671 pounds)
  • Length: 5.79 metres
  • Range: 8 kilometres
  • Speed: 52 kilometres per hour
  • Usage: guided missile submarine, diesel-electric (SSG)

Function

Torpedoes