Pennsylvania Military Museum - Naval Exhibits / 01 MK48 Torpedo
Bill Maloney 3/21/2011 |
Length: 19 feet
Diameter: 21 inches
Weight: 3,400lbs
Warhead: 650lbs
Speed: 55kts
Range: 1600 yds
Guidance System: Initially wire guided, then active or passive acoustic homing
Max Depth : 3,000 feet
Entered Service: 1972
Unit Cost - $2.5 million each