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Torpedo MK 46 Physical Characteristics.

ADA081111

Publication Date	1978
Personal Author	Simeral, R. T.
Page Count	36
Abstract	Describes the MK 46 Torpedo in schematics with identification of essential characteristics in tabular form. Depending on its configuration, the MK 46 dimensions are about as follows: Length 102 inches, diameter 12.8 inches, weight 512 lb. Major elements of the MK 46 are Transducer Nose, Warhead or Exercise Head, Fuel Tank and Afterbody Assembly. Among the configurations described are the WARSHOT Models 1, 2, 4, and 5, the Fleet Exercise Configuration and the Fleet Tracking Configuration. (Author)
Keywords	Acoustic torpedoes Homing torpedoes Torpedo warheads Exercise heads Fuel tanks Afterbodies Specifications Mark-46 torpedoes WARSHOT torpedoes Mark-46 mod-1 torpedoes Mark-46 Mod-2 torpedoes Mark-46 mod-4 torpedoes Mark-46 mod-5 torpedoes Acoustic transducers
Source Agency	Non Paid ADAS
NTIS Subject Category	79I - Underwater Ordnance
Corporate Authors	Naval Ocean Systems Center, San Diego, CA.; Government-Industry Data Exchange Program
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Technical document.
NTIS Issue Number	198012

Torpedo MK 46 Physical Characteristics.

Torpedo MK 46 Physical Characteristics.
ADA081111

Publication Date	1978
Personal Author	Simeral, R. T.
Page Count	36
Abstract	Describes the MK 46 Torpedo in schematics with identification of essential characteristics in tabular form. Depending on its configuration, the MK 46 dimensions are about as follows: Length 102 inches, diameter 12.8 inches, weight 512 lb. Major elements of the MK 46 are Transducer Nose, Warhead or Exercise Head, Fuel Tank and Afterbody Assembly. Among the configurations described are the WARSHOT Models 1, 2, 4, and 5, the Fleet Exercise Configuration and the Fleet Tracking Configuration. (Author)
Keywords	Acoustic torpedoes Homing torpedoes Torpedo warheads Exercise heads Fuel tanks Afterbodies Specifications Mark-46 torpedoes WARSHOT torpedoes Mark-46 mod-1 torpedoes Mark-46 Mod-2 torpedoes Mark-46 mod-4 torpedoes Mark-46 mod-5 torpedoes Acoustic transducers
Source Agency	Non Paid ADAS
NTIS Subject Category	79I - Underwater Ordnance
Corporate Authors	Naval Ocean Systems Center, San Diego, CA.; Government-Industry Data Exchange Program
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Technical document.
NTIS Issue Number	198012