Mark 28 torpedo

Mark 28 torpedo
TypeAcoustic torpedo[1]
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service1944–1960
Used byUnited States Navy
WarsWorld War II
Production history
DesignerWestinghouse Electric[1]
Designed1944[1]
ManufacturerWestinghouse Electric
Produced1944–1952
No. built1750[1]
Specifications
Mass2800 pounds[1]
Length246 inches[1]
Diameter21 inches[1]
Effective firing range4000 yards (6 minutes search duration)[1]
WarheadMk 28 Mod 2, HBX[1]
Warhead weight585 pounds[1]
Detonation
mechanism
Mk 14 Mod 2 contact exploder
EngineElectric[1]
Maximum speed 19.6 knots[1]
Guidance
system
Gyroscope[1]
Launch
platform
Submarines[1]

The Mark 28 torpedo was a submarine-launched, acoustic homing torpedo designed by Westinghouse Electric in 1944 for the United States Navy. The torpedo used all-electric controls. Service use of the Mark 28 ended after the introduction of the Mark 37 torpedo.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Jolie, E.W. (15 September 1978). "A Brief History of US Navy Torpedo Development: Torpedo Mk28". Retrieved 20 June 2013.