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Bill Maloney
3/21/2011

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01 MK48 Torpedo

Mk-48 Torpedo Specifications:

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